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The Selectline Rope System: a cord reel with ground pegs and anchors

Selectline Rope System

Straight lines made simple.

Selectline Rope System is a reusable setting-out aid that provides a visible straight guide before marking begins. It helps grounds teams follow a line between measured points, for both initial marking and remarking.

The complete manual system is quick to position, tension, and relocate across the pitch. It can be used alongside Selectline line marking machines and paints.

Straight lines
Quick setup
Reusable

STRAIGHT FROM THE START

Over the length of a pitch, a small alignment error at the start can become increasingly visible. A clear guide set out before painting helps you maintain the intended direction along the whole line.

The Rope System connects measured points with a guide you can follow as you push the machine. It turns pitch measurements into a clear marking path before you apply the first line.

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Reference

Define the endpoints

Identify the measured start and finish points for the line before positioning the Rope System.

Alignment

Create a straight guide

Secure and tension the rope between both reference points until it forms a clear, straight marking path.

Marking

Follow the reference

Guide the line marking machine along the rope at a steady pace, then reposition the system for the next line.

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Initial pitch layout
Create a visible reference between measured endpoints when establishing a new pitch layout.
A marking machine passing over an existing white line to refresh it
Regular remarking
Reconnect the Rope System between known reference points to reproduce the established alignment.
Specifications

Product type: Manual rope-guidance system for pitch marking

Primary use: Setting out straight pitch lines

Rope: 200 m polypropylene rope, 4 mm diameter

Suitable tasks: Initial marking and remarking

Operation: Fully manual

Reusability: Designed for repeated seasonal use

Suitable surfaces: Natural and synthetic pitches where the anchor points can be secured into the ground

Setup and use

Reference points: Confirm the measured start and finish points before installing the Rope System.

Positioning: Place the system between both reference points and tension the rope until the guide is straight.

Marking: Follow the rope with the line marking machine while maintaining a consistent operating position and walking pace.

Repositioning: Release and move the system to the next set of reference points after completing the line.

Care and storage

Cleaning: Remove grass, soil, and paint residue after use. Clean the components where necessary.

Drying: Allow the system to dry before storage.

Storage: Carefully coil the rope and store the complete system in a clean, dry location.

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Why choose Selectline

We make it ourselves. For thirty years.

We develop and make the Selectline range ourselves, from paint created in our labs in the Netherlands and France to the machines you use to mark your pitch. We design paint and equipment to work together and check every batch and machine before dispatch. That means consistent quality and a combination you can rely on.

Our team brings three decades of line marking experience, from professional stadiums to local club pitches. Tell us about your pitch, your equipment and the challenges you face. We’ll help you choose the right paint and settings, with practical advice for clear, even lines you can be proud of.

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Frequently asked questions

Why use a rope system if the previous lines are still visible?

Over the length of a pitch, a small error at the starting point becomes clearly visible at the far end. A tensioned rope turns your measured points into a physical reference you can follow from the operating position. It is used for a first layout, and for restoring the true centre of a faded line rather than gradually widening it by following one edge.

What is the right sequence for marking a football pitch?

Work from the outside in. Set out and check the four corners, then mark the touchlines and goal lines, halfway line, penalty areas and goal areas. Finish with the arcs, penalty spots and centre circle. Marking the halfway line early gives you a reference for checking both halves and the penalty areas. Before painting, check the side lengths and both diagonals: a rectangular pitch has matching opposite sides and equal diagonals.

What does the Rope System include?

The system is supplied complete as a manual setting-out aid, with 200 m of 4 mm polypropylene rope and anchor points that are secured into the ground. It is positioned, tensioned and relocated by hand, with no pump, battery or power required, and is designed for repeated seasonal use.

Can I use the Rope System on artificial turf?

It can be used on natural and synthetic pitches, provided the anchor points can be secured into the ground. On a synthetic surface, check with the pitch owner or installer before anchoring anything through the carpet, and use the surrounding perimeter or existing fixings where possible. On natural grass the anchor points can be placed and lifted freely.

How do I mark a curve or a circle with a rope?

Use the rope as a radius. Fix one end at the centre of the circle or arc and measure the required radius. Keep the rope taut at that length, with the marking point at the free end, and walk the machine around the centre at a steady pace. For a centre circle, use a Field Marker to locate the centre so you can reproduce the same radius when remarking.

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