1. In the place or area where one is locally established. The team will be playing the championship match on their home patch this weekend, which they're hoping will give them a bit of an advantage. We'll be hosting the state-wide high school science fair on our home patch next month.

2. In a field, profession, or area for which one has a deep affinity or familiarity. After a string of unsuccessful action films, the director is back on home patch with a biting new historical drama. I tried a few television roles, but I'm really only on my home patch when I'm doing stand-up.