I went to a match at QPR just after they installed the original pitch. It was terrible. Players were in trainers and doing that pitter-patter run (bit like CMS used to do) and the bounce made it look like a super ball. And it was coming apart at the joins. It was carpet.
I played on the pitch at Brighton Rugby Club - but I can't remember whether it grazes when you fall over.
It can't I suppose - otherwise I would remember.