TheBogEnd / WHY HAS THE PITCH BEEN MADE SO NARROW

**Posted by daniel collins** 22/8/2022 2:28 pm

Genuine question from Dave Irons ( no computer )
Can anyone official or otherwise tell me the reason for the pitch width being made so narrow, i already wear glasses i dont need binoculars. Sensible question anybody know ?

**Posted by daniel collins** 24/8/2022 8:11 pm

Come on surely someone must have some knowledge or opinion on this how about an official response ?

**Posted by Andy P** 24/8/2022 9:13 pm

I guess the pitch sizes still have a minimum and maximum length and width?

I'd like to say it was a tactical decision but even I can't stop laughing at that suggestion

**Posted by BernieTheBolt** 24/8/2022 11:58 pm

Probably don’t need that much ground to maintain, seeing at this rate we’ll see a load of kids chucking Tellytubby toys and teddy bears about the place

Last edited by BernieTheBolt (25/8/2022 12:00 am)

**Posted by daniel collins** 25/8/2022 12:11 pm

Apparently the groundsman alters the pitch width every 2 years to preserve the pitch.
this info is from Phil Nightingale