The smooth and even surface from sports turf allows athletes to reach their peak performance with much less chance of injury. One reason for this is because artificial grass does not become muddy and patchy like natural grass does. In areas where natural grass experiences more wear and tear, holes and dead patches can occur. Additionally, bad weather can leave regular grass sports fields muddy. When these things happen, the sports field becomes uneven and slippery. Making children and athletes more likely to trip and resulting far too commonly in broken or strained ankles.