View Full Version : Spunny, the football SPRAY! Solution for freekicks!
AcesHigh
12 Jul 2007, 11:46 AM
Its a brazilian invention, that works FLAWLESSLY, but for some unknown reason, was NEVER adopted outside of Brazil. It has been in use for 10 years already in brazilian soccer, and EVERYBODY likes it: referees, players and the audience.
For those who have slow connections, I will explain before you see the video:
basically, its a spray in a small can, carried by the referee wherever he goes. It leaves a white mark on the grass, which disappears after a minute or so, and is harmless to the grass and environment.
it COMPLETELY ended all the confusion in freekicks, with the players barrier advancing towards the freekicker, or the freekicker moving the ball.
I see that all the time in european matches, and its SAD that something that was so common in Brazil, and was so easily ELIMINATED with this invention, still exists in european football because of some stuborn federation administrators!
ok, now watch the video
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GRBomber
12 Jul 2007, 12:46 PM
This problem is even more annoying in Spain. All their refs are a disgrace and they can never organize a proper wall.
Very old video btw. The spray has been a success in Brazil for several seasons now.
Dr.Phil
12 Jul 2007, 03:26 PM
Cool idea
NHRef
13 Jul 2007, 08:58 AM
I've heard about it, never seen it. Would be interesting, but does it prevent quick free kicks? Does it only come into play on a ceremonial kick?
GRBomber
13 Jul 2007, 10:02 AM
I've heard about it, never seen it. Would be interesting, but does it prevent quick free kicks? Does it only come into play on a ceremonial kick?
In quick free kicks there is no wall. Therefore, there is no spray.
Ombak
13 Jul 2007, 10:16 AM
Its a brazilian invention, that works FLAWLESSLY, but for some unknown reason, was NEVER adopted outside of Brazil.If I'm not mistaken, the reason it hasn't been adopted outside of Brazil is because of a conflicting product and/or claim to inventing the product. I don't know if there is any litigation going on but it has been around for a while now and I wish we would hear more about it.
lanman
13 Jul 2007, 12:04 PM
It's a fantastically simple solution to something that is a huge bugbear of mine. How strict are the referees in Brazil in issuing yellow cards for encroachment at set pieces?
NHRef
16 Jul 2007, 08:56 AM
In quick free kicks there is no wall. Therefore, there is no spray.
Well not really, in the example shown, it looks like the ref:
- blows whistle
- marks ball spot
- marks 10 yards.
My question really is, do the players have to wait for this to happen? Or, can the attackers just spot the ball and kick? Basically does the ref not do anything until asked by the attackers to enforce the 10 yds? If so GREAT.
GRBomber
16 Jul 2007, 09:04 AM
Well not really, in the example shown, it looks like the ref:
- blows whistle
- marks ball spot
- marks 10 yards.
My question really is, do the players have to wait for this to happen? Or, can the attackers just spot the ball and kick? Basically does the ref not do anything until asked by the attackers to enforce the 10 yds? If so GREAT.
If the ref blows the whistle and the defending team stays right in front of the ball, he will have to make them step back.
Then, he will mark the place of the ball and the place of the wall.
That is: if the attackers complain about the other team's positioning.
When they don't, the ref doesn't do anything.
AcesHigh
16 Jul 2007, 10:11 AM
Well not really, in the example shown, it looks like the ref:
- blows whistle
- marks ball spot
- marks 10 yards.
My question really is, do the players have to wait for this to happen? Or, can the attackers just spot the ball and kick? Basically does the ref not do anything until asked by the attackers to enforce the 10 yds? If so GREAT.
dude, it just changes the rules of the game.
what happens in other countries?
-blows whistle
-points to ball spot
-walks ten years then loses 1 minute, back to the ball, trying to put the barrier into place. Do the players have to wait this to happen? Can the attackers just spot the ball and kick? Etc.
its all still the same. It just helps to visualize things, and for some reason, players in the barrier dont cross the visible line.