Soccer Field Shock Pads
Brock surface systems deliver the impact protection, ball performance, and player safety that soccer demands at every level.
Why Brock Shock Pads For Soccer Fields?
Ball Performance
For soccer, surface consistency directly affects the quality of play. A blind study by SportsLabs found that athletes overwhelmingly prefer turf with a shock pad over turf without one, rating fields on ball roll, firmness, impact absorption, and consistency, findings that led every professional soccer club in Scotland to install shock pads on all 3G facilities. When tested, BrockFILL had the lowest infill splash of any infill tested, performs even better when damp, and doesn’t change the spin on the ball the way crumb rubber does — providing a more natural ball response that meets FIFA Quality Pro standards.
Shock Absorption
Soccer places constant, cumulative impact demands on players, 90 minutes of running, cutting, landing, and falling on the same surface, often multiple times a week. Research shows more than 1 in 5 concussions occur from head-to-surface contact, making what’s underneath the turf just as important as the turf itself. Brock Shock Pads lower Gmax to protect athletes from impact injuries and concussion without creating a field that is too soft to run on, allowing Gmax and vertical deformation to closely align with averages taken from natural grass, verified through three industry-standard tests: the Head Injury Criterion (HIC), Gmax with Triax Data Recorder, and the Advanced Artificial Athlete (AAA) Tester.
Head Injury
Criterion (HIC)
Gmax with Triax Data Recorder
Advanced Artificial Athlete Tester (AAA)
Traction & Safety
Studies analyzing NFL and NCAA injury data found higher rates of lower extremity injuries, including ankle sprains and ACL tears, on artificial turf with sand/rubber infill than on natural turf. Too much rotational resistance fixes the cleat to the surface, sending injurious force up through the ankle, knee, and connective tissue. A Colorado State University Biomechanics study found more foot movement and longer cleat release time on crumb rubber turf compared to BrockFILL. Using one of the most sophisticated traction testing devices available, BrockFILL was shown to achieve traction performance on par with high-quality natural sports turf.
“Selecting Brock is the safest choice for any project aiming to reduce risk for the athlete and maximize the investment made in the field.”
—Former CEO & Founder, Dan Sawyer
Recommended Products For Soccer
PowerBase PRO
PowerBase YSR
ShockPad Series
BrockFILL
What Coaches & Facilities Say
“Safety was a big concern, so we decided to add the Brock pad and we have seen a decrease in the number of injuries and concussions.”
— Carl Nini | Athletic Director | Jefferson Parish Schools
“I’ve seen hundreds of athletes play on this surface and I think it does a really good job for us. It handles the heat well in Mississippi, we don’t have the problem of cleats melting.”
— Theavis Cooper Jr. | Athletic Trainer | Copiah-Lincoln College
American Legion Memorial Stadium,
Charlotte, NC
Built for Every Level of the Game.
American Legion Memorial Stadium
Home to the Charlotte Independence and Carolina Ascent FC, this historic stadium features a Brock PowerBase YSR shock pad and BrockFILL organic infill. The field became one of the first BrockFILL playing surfaces in the country to earn FIFA Quality Certification—delivering a firm, fast surface engineered for professional play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a soccer field project?
A Brock specialist can help you match the system to your climate, level of play, and budget.