The pitchers mound has to be especially well cared for. The pitchers lead/landing foot can tend to dig a hole at the end of the mound. The mound cannot be too high and if it is too low it can seriously hamper the pitchers effort when it comes to his performance. The rubber where the pitcher pushes off from has to be the right length and width; it must be buried at just the right depth in the ground as well. The mound could very well be one of the hardest and most important parts of a ball field to maintain. Sure, it may just appear to be a mound of dirt, but to the pitcher it has to be just right. So when you head out to a game, take notice at the care that goes into maintaining the field.