Research by the USGA has shown that U-shaped grooves allow top players to generate much more spin when playing theball out of the rough, making theballcometo a quick stop onthe green.
Batsmen's techniques evolved to counter batpad catches, either by playing forward with the pad or hanging back onthe crease and waiting for theballtocometo them.
"He needs the freedom to get ontheball and go in either direction, come short, pick a pass, use his turn of pace, provide for others and nick a goal himself, " said Lomas.