Christopher Kalev
Physics 212 Web Project
Spring 2021
Soccer A.K.A. football is the most popular sport in the
world with by far the most fans and spectators. Due to
increasing technological advancement and higher demand for
performance soccer has improved the quality and technologies
used too. On this website you will find out more about the
technology of the soccer balls.
As the game has become faster and more intense over time,
the ball has to keep up. Hence the manufacturers have been
constantly developing new, better balls for players to play
with and for fans to enjoy.
Aerodynamics of the ball is the most important factor that
the manufacturers can play around with. Over the years they
have tried different amount of panels on the balls and
different materials to make the ball more aerodynamic, but
still great to play with and have some grip on it.
Aerodynamic forces are especially important for the ball
during flight, when the ball is kicked in the air. It is not
preferred that the ball starts to curve in the air without
the player wanting it to happen. Although the manufacturers
have tried to make balls that curve more in the air to make
it more fun for the spectators to watch, it has not really
succeeded in the wider market.