Turf Vs. Grass Injuries

What does Mark Cote say about natural grass compared to artificial surfaces?

• Natural grass is always better

• Artificial surfaces are always better

• It's a misconception that one is uniformly better than the other

• Both are equally bad

What does sudden movement in sports place stress on?

• A player's arms

• A player's joints

• A player's neck

• A player's back

What type of injury can occur from slipping on natural grass?

• Arm fracture

• Groin injury

• Head injury

• Wrist sprain

What does a natural surface allow the cleat to do, according to Cote?

• Stick firmly

• Move and break free

• Sink deeply

• Slide easily

Which of the following is a factor that affects the likelihood of injury on turf?

• Weather conditions

• Type of shoes

• Color of the turf

• Time of day

What is one reason why turf might increase the likelihood of non-contact injuries?

• Materials used in turf

• Color of the turf

• Height of the turf

• Cost of the turf

What does the text suggest about the relationship between turf and injuries?

• Not enough data exists to confirm turf causes more injuries

• Turf definitely causes more injuries

• Turf causes fewer injuries

• Turf has no effect on injuries

What is a potential benefit of a cleat fixed into a surface?

• It makes the player run faster

• It can prevent slipping

• It increases the player's height

• It makes the field look better

What does the NFL Players Union often cite as a reason for switching to natural grass?

• Cost savings

• Player preference

• Non-contact injuries

• Weather conditions

What is the main concern regarding playing surfaces according to the text?

• The cost of maintenance

• The color of the turf

• The severity and frequency of injuries

• The popularity of the sport