There has been a lot of hoo-ha about the use of artificial grass in outdoor arenas with many people voicing their concerns about the health and safety issues surrounding the fake stuff. People have a right to voice their concerns but it seems that in a lot of cases that concern is turning into something that’s more like jumping at shadows.

Where outdoor synthetic grass has been repeatedly criticized the indoor version has been universally accepted. Playing indoors requires a surface that resembles grass but, of course, real grass will never grow in an indoor situation. The type of artificial grass that is used looks more like a carpet but still performs admirably.

I’ve played many a game of indoor cricket on synthetic grass and have never had a problem with the surface. I’ve done a lot of sliding and have had the occasional carpet burn type of injury but it has never been a serious burn that would cause me to question the usefulness of synthetic grass for indoor application.

As usual the whole outdoor use of synthetic grass will be a matter that will eventually resolve itself with future generations becoming more accepting of the more modern solutions. It has always been the case with whatever new innovation has been introduced to the public, the initial discomfort eventually gets replaced with acceptance.

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