Rubber balls

[smith07]

I have been reading a book about soccer in brasil. It says to use rubber balls to enhance touch? Are they referring to "four-quare" balls or something else?

[theodore]

No. They are referring to a grapefruit sized ball made of about 1/8th inch thick rubber. For some reason, these balls take a funny bounce. So if your touch is not true, then the ball squirts away in an unpredictable way. If the ball bounces, it is even harder to deal with. This greatly enhances touch, proper pace, and control. The company that makes the balls is Mercur in Brazil. Some soccer shops carry them, but for sure you can order them through brusa.net.

[phillys]

What is 'touch'?

[Becks7]

What is 'touch'?


your ability to trap a ball, but it can be applied in different contexts

[C. Ronaldo7]

those sound really cool. How much do they cost?

[beckham237]

12 dollars im goint to get one soon.

[C. Ronaldo7]

can you guys give me a website where I could get one?

[Paul.eta]

can you guys give me a website where I could get one?
read the second post, brusa.net

$17 w/shipping

[beckham237]

well i ordered on so well see if it helps my touch out or not i think its worth a shot

[Paddster]

Inyour book Smith07, does it say anything about these balls for goalkeepers?

[smith07]

The book I am reading has only dealt with field play... still in the middle of it though. It is a brasilian soccer coaching book from reedswain publishing

[Paddster]

Cheers Smith07, if anything comes up please let me know. Thanks.

[Theo P]

What the heck is Futsal? I didn't want to start a whole new thread so while we're here can somebody please tell me if the F-50s stretch in width?
Thanks

[Theo P]

By the way, what book are you reading? Is it "Futebol – The Brazilian Way of Life", by Alex Bellos?

[Giovanni]

Futsal is indoor soccer.

[Becks7]

Futsal is indoor soccer.
unlike North American indoor, it's played on a basketball sized court with no boards, smaller goals etc...heavier balls

[Theo P]

What is North American soccer like? And Theodore (nice name), how big are the balls? Are they size 5?

Thanks

[Becks7]

if you mean North American indoor soccer.... in arena soccer (w/ astro turf) they play with a regular (or slightly weighted) PU ball (cue the Kendis balls from the NPSL).

some play with the same fabric used on tennis balls

[dienasty]

they use those balls because they dont bounce like regular ones so they can play in the streets and wherever without breaking too many windows. they usually play 5 a side to develop close control. its very different from here

[beraht]

To the F50 person. Yes the F50's do stretch in width big time. I'm flat foot but still bought the 50's and they are very comftorable for me.