Board building question on a 24x48

Hi Guys,

When you talk about having a board that is 24x48, what is that? Is that the perimeter of the frame, or is it the actual, in bounds, playing field? Just trying to figure out how big the sheet metal order ought to be for the metal shop. thanks, Brian

[roller]

I think that most coaches refer to the 24x48 as the size of the field, but not necessarily the dimensions for sideline to sideline. The field rests inside of the frame and is roughly the same size. It really depends upon the size of your sidelines.

I build my boards with larger sidelines. I like it that way because it lets you block people out of bounds and get that cutback without getting caught up in junk traffic. Just my 2 cents.

Great input, guys!!! Thanks so much. Keeper comin'! Brian

[WEIRDWOLF]

There is no set in stone rule on this. When I do a field cover for a field 48 x 24 it looks like this. There is a bout a 1/4 inch of grass outside of the outside edge of the out of bounds line. The overall size is 48 x 24. I have seen others that have the outside edge of the out of bounds line at 48 x 24 and others that have an inch or more on the outside of the out of bounds line.

Originally Posted by WEIRDWOLF

There is no set in stone rule on this. When I do a field cover for a field 48 x 24 it looks like this. There is a bout a 1/4 inch of grass outside of the outside edge of the out of bounds line. The overall size is 48 x 24. I have seen others that have the outside edge of the out of bounds line at 48 x 24 and others that have an inch or more on the outside of the out of bounds line.

Beautiful! Thanks! Right now, we can only get sheet metal that measures 24x48, which means that after you turn down the edges, you are down to 23x47. Can you just trim down the cover or reduce it? Blessings, Brian

[RPD]

Brian,
Call me.

RD