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The original is written footbag. This name is derived from the words foot - foot and bag, which means bag. This is a small ball for juggling legs, often called just a bag.

In the countries of the former USSR, footbag is better known under a different name - Sox. Basically, this is a hobby for young people, since this sport requires a lot of time and effort. And often too heavy for older people due to their workloads.

The most spectacular of all footbag disciplines is by far freestyle. In this sport, the player must show spectacular tricks for a certain time with musical accompaniment.

For playing footbag you do not need expensive equipment. Sneakers, a ball, shorts are more than enough kit for freestyle footbag. You can try playing in regular sneakers at a reasonable price, knitted by Sox. But if this sport carries you seriously, you need to take care of buying more suitable shoes and a ball.

A knitted ball is not quite suitable for freestyle footbag. It is too light, as it is usually packed with plastic granules or cereals (usually buckwheat). The range of filler is very wide. But, you must understand that sox is usually packed too tightly at 70-80% of the volume. And of course, an ordinary knitted ball is too light, it is difficult to control.

Shoes are very important when playing footbag.

Exactly carved 32 panels - the key to the perfect ball

Quality ultra thin suede is the best material

A professional footbag ball is made only by hand, according to the generally recognized standard of 32 panels. This allows him to simultaneously restore his spherical shape and stay on the surface of the shoe. And its weight fluctuates around 60 grams. The filler is usually a metal fraction, approximately 50% of the volume.

The material from which the professional ball is made is very important. The standard is ultra-thin faux suede. Its velvety structure allows the ball to stay better on the surface. The edge of this material does not crumble. What makes footbag very, very durable.

In addition, if the faux suede is of good quality, it can be washed. This is important because the ball not only gets dirty when it falls to the ground, but also becomes a little “slippery” from dirt, and after washing it restores a pleasant velvety structure.

Almost like in any sport, the athlete’s preparation time to a good level is 4-5 years. Those. it is necessary to show discipline and perseverance. It is wrong to think that footbag can be mastered in a short period of several months.

Freestyle differs from Sox, no-game and other disciplines in the first place in that the ball does not need to be beaten. On the contrary, footbag must be "picked up" on any surface of the sneaker, knee, elbow, etc., and after that perform some kind of trick. Professionals are able to perform dizzying stunts one after another in a single composition.

This sport is harmonious with nature.

Tonkinesis cats also love footbag, in their own way)

60 grams, optimal ball weight

The world knows and loves this sport well. Competitions and meetings are held. And there is a great prospect for the future. Indeed, truly, sport fascinates with its entertainment.

In our countries, this sport is developing exclusively at the expense of enthusiasts. It is very difficult to get a good, 32 panel footbag, to find the desired Adidas Rod Laver sneakers. There are no training halls and people capable of taking on the duties of a coach. But, anyway, this sport is gradually gaining popularity, which we are very happy and will contribute to.