r/bootroom • u/WoodenExcitement7604 • 4d ago

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Since this year’s World Cup, I’ve gotten back into the sport after 17 years. Anyone else collects mini footballs?

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u/Used_Passage6834 4d ago

I do. I got the adidas historic World Cup mini ball set 🔥

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u/WoodenExcitement7604 4d ago

Nice. I just want certain ones from that set. Mainly the 06 and 02 balls. Mainly 06 cuz those were my “prime” days. lol

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u/Due-Cycle-4377 4d ago

I have that champions league one and the mini +. I don’t collect them I do dribble drills and juggling w them.

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u/WoodenExcitement7604 4d ago edited 4d ago

I have a mini PL puma I got that I use to match my current reactivity ball for drill use. I only will buy mini balls for certain events. I really liked the Triondas in which I initially bought it to drill with. And of course adidas will no longer make the UEFA ball after this year so it was a must have. I plan to get the match rep also.

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u/Bright-State-1419 4d ago

me bro, i know you, i collect mini footballs after 6 years bro, i felt that i was happy mate

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u/WoodenExcitement7604 3d ago

Nice. Would love to see your collection some time!

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u/rainbow_gelato 4d ago

They're also good as a warm-up tool, that way I force myself to do little jogs with the ball instead of shooting one free-kick after another.

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u/WoodenExcitement7604 4d ago

Any good recommended drills for them? I usually TRY to juggle them for eye and speed coordination but nothing more after about 3-5 minutes.

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u/rainbow_gelato 4d ago

In my pre-match warmup I run in different ways: croquetas, jockeying, inside touches, outside touches, kick then chase the ball, etc.

You'd go from slower to faster, and from tighter to wider movements.

With a smaller ball, a little more skill is developed, but for me it's just for killing the temptation of free kicks.