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Sports turf

Okay, kiddo, let me tell you all about sports turf! You know how at your school or at the park there are areas with grass where you can play your favorite games like soccer, football, or baseball?

Well, sometimes the grass might get worn out or damaged from all the running, jumping and sliding around. That's where sports turf comes in!

Sports turf is a special type of grass that is designed to be used specifically for sports. It's different from regular grass because it's thicker and has more cushion, it's also made with special materials that make it more durable, allowing it to withstand all the pushing, pulling, jumping, and sliding that happens during sports games.

Not only that, but sports turf also needs fewer chemicals, water, and maintenance than regular grass, which makes it more environmentally friendly too!

So next time you're at a sports game, take a close look at the ground - if you see a nice green and bouncy field, chances are it's sports turf!
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