- Pole positions – erecting the poles in the best locations.
- Pole heights – getting the lamp mounting at the optimum elevation.
- Correct lamp wattage – getting the right power level for each lamp to meet the specific lux level requirements.
- Uniformity of light – getting the beam widths and positioning just right to achieve the best uniformity.
- Light spill and pollution – choosing the best beam widths and getting title and rotation right to minimise spill and pollution.
- Minimising Glare – Using anti-glare guards when required to mitigate glare for both players and spectators.