dabber Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I was amazed to read Ben Davies comments in the DET that they use different balls in the FA Cup to the league play and that they take quite a bit of getting used to and yet only had a day to train with them. Anyone know do the Prem use the same as the Football League? Davies was pleased with his own contribution – after adapting to the different balls used in the FA Cup. “The ball is a lot lighter in the FA Cup,” said the 31-year-old midfielder. “They’re made by Umbro, while Mitre make the league balls. “We trained with them on Friday and they were bouncing all over the place. “So I took a bag of balls after training and spent 20 minutes with them. “I know our keepers were a bit uncertain about them but you have to get to grips with it. If you catch them right, they can fly – and in the second half, I managed to whip a few balls in that led to goals.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Don't quote me on it but I think the Prem use Nike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yes Nike, Champ, league one and two Mitre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Isn't there a standard weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Isn't there a standard weight? I guess not, but even if they were, two different designs of the same weight could have completely different feels. The balls in the FL tend to curl more but have a more predictable flight. The Nike balls in the Prem seem to be designed to move about randomly and give the keepers something to worry about. I know it sounds like a poor excuse from footballers, but it does make a difference being comfortable with a certain type of ball. The 2010 WC was a disaster for most teams, and some sides over-achieved because their domestic leagues played with the Jubulani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Anyone else comfortable with their balls? Pun time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I heard they drop quicker earlier on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ledgzins was quite keen to handle a couple before the game, just to get a good feel for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Trying them out is just A testi calls "the bounce test" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm surprised at Ben's comments actually as other players said that the different balls didn't make a vas deferens to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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froggg Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Ledgzins was quite keen to handle a couple before the game, just to get a good feel for them. What a load of scrotocks 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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