Is it just me or are the footballs changing year on year? I know they should change because nothing stays same but this one’s different. For example, I’m watching past world cup finals, the jabulani is a different kettle of fish, and the balls this days require less technique to curl and score screamers. However, the same balls tend to love the stands if hit too much.

  • RefanRes@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    That happens the older we get. Its amazing how much balls change over the years but still stay the same shape.

  • BuildingArmor@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There will be a constant movement towards improving the technology, I don’t think it’s a problem that the balls are lighter than they used to be, for example.

    I think the only real issue is understanding what the target is.

    Are lighter and lighter balls better? Probably only to a point.
    Are rounder balls better? Well we found that isn’t the case with the Jabulani.
    What makes a football better is subjective, as a faster ball may be worse for keepers but better for free kicks, or whatever.