In this post I am going to talk to you about the field, how it is made and the different types.
Typically all American football fields are made of artificial turf however some people prefer to play on real grass. Normally an American football field is 160 feet by 360 feet. Official end zones are 10 yards deep and a 6 foot marked boarder shows the back of the end zone. Team benches are placed on the 30 yard line of either side of the field. Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibres made to look like natural grass. The main reason that people use this is for maintenance. Artificial turf stands up to heavy use, such as in sports, and requires no water or cutting. Covered and partially covered stadiums may require artificial turf because of the difficulty of getting grass enough sunlight to stay healthy. But artificial turf does have its downside. It has a limited life, it has to be cleaned from time to time, it is made using toxic chemicals, and its believed to be violating safety concerns.