10/19/2026
Turf or grass—does it really make a difference when it comes to injury risk? 🏈
For football players, the surface beneath their feet may play a bigger role than they think. From explosive cuts to sudden changes in direction, the way athletes interact with the playing surface could affect stress on the hips and groin.
Ask football players whether they would rather play on grass or turf and you are likely to get strong opinions. But the debate is about more than comfort.