Recommended drag patterns for skinned infields and skinned areas of turf infields include circle drag, inside-out circle drag, clover leaf and overlapping circles. The patterns start from the 1st or 3rd baseline, work around the pitcher’s mound and bases, and use overlapping passes to help maintain a smooth, crowned infield surface and the skinned area between infield and outfield. Top dragging speeds of 3–4 mph are specified, with direction alternated between clockwise and counter clockwise. Basic rules of thumb stress never dragging faster than walking speed and staying at least one foot from the edge of the grass.
- Circle drag pattern for skinned infields is generally considered a finishing drag, started at the 1st or 3rd baseline and completed at a top speed of 3–4 mph.
- Inside-out circle drag pattern helps produce an even, smooth playing surface and moves debris to the outside for easier disposal.
- Clover leaf pattern begins on the 1st and 3rd baseline, uses 90 degree turns around the pitcher’s mound and 180 degree turns around the bases, and is repeated with overlap at 3–4 mph.
- Overlapping circles pattern for skinned infields and skinned areas of turf infields helps maintain the crowning effect and the skinned surface area between infield and outfield, with a top dragging speed of 3 mph.
