The council will respond quickly to minor pitch repairs and synthetic pitches may be patched in areas where ball deviation is not a factor. Synthetic patches will be of a similar material. Whole sections of pitch may be replaced in the bowler runup and through to a line 800mm forward of the crease. If a synthetic pitch needs repairs well forward of the crease (where dangerous or unfair ball deviations can occur) the council will consider a half pitch replacement to reduce costs.