Outline 5 Different Technologies in your chosen sportFootbonaut:
How Does it Work? The Footbonaut is a very new technology introduced which helps with your first touch and reactions. The Footbonaut has one person standing in the middle of the square with 64 different grids. Four of those grids are spread out and randomly shoot out balls which the player has to control and pass into the correct flashing green LED grid. More specifically, a loud beep will occur from somewhere around the room and the player will turn to the noise - which resembles a team mate calling the player - and will receive the ball and in as least touches as possible try to pass the ball into the flashing green grid. Who and Where invented it? The Footbonaut was created in Berlin by Christian Guttler. It was first used by Borussia Dortmund in 2012 and the only other club in the world that uses it is Hoffenheim. Guttler based the design of the Footbonaut to be similar like a tennis ball shooter. Obviously it is a lot more advanced. Christian Guttler has is own company named CGoal and is in negotiations with other clubs that are interested in the prized technology. Does it help the sport? The Footbonaut helps improve players a lot with players being able to recover from injuries and improve their game. Players such as Shinji Kagawa, Robert Lewandowski and Mario Gotze have all used the Footbonaut and have improved from using the machine. It is said that after one session of the Footbonaut it is the equivalent of one week of passing training. The Footbonaut can be filled with up to 200 balls. It not only passes the ball along the ground but can put different spin on the ball and can make it flick up so that you have to control the ball with your head, thigh or chest. The Footbonaut is most definitely not a fad. Has it spread globally?
The Footbonaut has the potential to go global and will most likely be seen on the international stage but currently is only used in Germany by Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim. The inventor of the Footbonaut - Christian Guttler - was born in Berlin and it was developed there. The Footbonaut will be very popular in the years to come and clubs with a lot of money and in search of training facilities will want to get their hands on to the Footbonaut. There are already clubs in negotiations with Guttler to purchase the Footbonaut and whether that is world wide I do not know. List a group of people who have access to this technology. A very low portion of people will actually be able to access the Footbonaut. It ranges in price from $ 2.4 to $ 3.5 million. Clubs such as Manchester United with their AON Training Complex and other high level clubs would be able to have access to these resources. The Footbonaut is a very expensive piece of equipment and unless your club has a lot of money then it is quite unlikely that you will be able to have access. Most clubs that compete in a first division league would be able to access it but it would not be practical for the lower end clubs to invest that much money in a piece of training equipment. |
Brazuca Soccer Ball:
How Does it Work? The Brazuca is the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil. It is the most technologically advanced soccer ball ever made. The ball has a latex bladder that means the ball can move faster and glide better in the air and makes it lighter than most other soccer balls. It is the lightest soccer ball ever made even beating the 2010 World Cup ball the Jubilani. One of the most impressive features is that there are six different strips/patches that are heated together to make the ball waterproof. This is a massive step in soccer ball production. The Brazuca will be used at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Who and Where invented it? Adidas created the Brazuca and it was released on the 3rd of December 2013. Adidas has been making the World Cup Ball since 1970 and on September 2012 the name of the ball was released to the public. There were three different options for the name - Brazuca, Bossa Nova and Carnavalesca. The Brazuca took out 77% of the votes. The ball is being manufactured in Pakistan as China couldn't meet the demand. The ball was 'disguised' as the Adidas Cafusa in the U20 Germany World Cup to see how the players thought of the ball. It was very successful and Adidas kept on developing the football. Does it help the sport? This soccer ball is undoubtedly good and very advanced but it doesn't have an astronomical effect on the game. Although it does improve the play. Past soccer balls like the Fevernova (2002 W.C) was too bouncy and wasn't nice to touch, the Teamgeist (2006 W.C) was too slippery, the Jubilani (2010 W.C) moved too much in the air but scientists are saying that the Brazuca has resolved all these impurities and should hit the spot. Scientists have done experiments on this ball in wind tunnels etc. and have said that it improves the play. |
Has it spread globally?
The soccer ball has spread globally and is used by a lot of people around the world. The FIFA World Cup has more viewers than the Olympics which shows us that it will definitely spread globally and it has. Australia is just one of the many countries in the world to have access to the world's best soccer ball the Brazuca. It is extremely popular among soccer fans who love having the latest and greatest soccer balls. The Jubilani - the preceeding ball to the Brazuca - raked in $650million in 2010. The Brazuca will definitely expand as the tournament goes on.
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The official Brazuca soccer ball is extremely expensive. We are looking at $180AU for the official ball. This is a very expensive ball which will restrict many in gaining access to the ball. The next step down is $40 which is the top replique which has many of the same features and there are 2 more lower level repliques that can be purchased for a relatively affordable price. The Brazuca has other variations such as the Brazuca Glider and Brazuca Mini Ball which are a lot cheaper. Families have access to this technology because you can still get a good quality soccer ball but at a lower price than the original and official one.
The soccer ball has spread globally and is used by a lot of people around the world. The FIFA World Cup has more viewers than the Olympics which shows us that it will definitely spread globally and it has. Australia is just one of the many countries in the world to have access to the world's best soccer ball the Brazuca. It is extremely popular among soccer fans who love having the latest and greatest soccer balls. The Jubilani - the preceeding ball to the Brazuca - raked in $650million in 2010. The Brazuca will definitely expand as the tournament goes on.
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The official Brazuca soccer ball is extremely expensive. We are looking at $180AU for the official ball. This is a very expensive ball which will restrict many in gaining access to the ball. The next step down is $40 which is the top replique which has many of the same features and there are 2 more lower level repliques that can be purchased for a relatively affordable price. The Brazuca has other variations such as the Brazuca Glider and Brazuca Mini Ball which are a lot cheaper. Families have access to this technology because you can still get a good quality soccer ball but at a lower price than the original and official one.
Nike Superfly IV:
How does it work? The new Nike Superfly IV was unveiled by Cristiano Ronaldo on the 25th April, 2014. The Superfly is a new revolutionary boot that consists of a sort of ankle brace like sock that attaches onto the neck of the shoe. This new innovative design is meant for your foot to have better tightness and to grip better around your foot. The new boot has been weighed in 200g which is 45 grams lighter than the previous Superfly. There are brio cables that are connected to the top of the boot like tendons which improve acceleration and speed. They have been also made with more flexible carbon fire which makes the boot lighter and gives the player a lot more agility and acceleration. Where and Who Invented it? The Nike Superfly IV was invented by Nike and was launched on the 25th of April 2014. Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a hand in analysing the boots and giving feedback on how the boots should be made. The launch of the new boots were held in Madrid and will be accessible in June on the start of the World Cup. Nike designed these new boots in Beaverton, Oregon, USA. Does it help performance? The new Nike Superfly IV is very overrated and the new specks shouldn't be looked into too far. Many people believe that these new features are going to help the game, but to be honest it is merely a fad. These boots aren't going to improve your play by a lot and it is just Nike pumping out new boots so that lightweight boot lovers can get their new shoe fix. These boots are an improvement but it only minorly improves performance. |
Has it spread globally?
The new Superfly IV is so new that it hasn't been released in stores yet and is only just about to be able to be preordered. The new boots have only been released in Madrid but they will definitely go global as the best players like Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Iniesta, Neymar and Turan will wear these cleats at the World Cup. There is a lot of potential for these boots as no one has ever produced a boot like it before.
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People who have a lot of money like elite soccer players will have access to this technology but families which don't earn over $100million a year will struggle to pay the incredible $270 for a pair of football boots. Most of these elite soccer players we are talking about will usually have these boots sponsored for them as having the big players wear the boots will make fans want to wear them too.
The new Superfly IV is so new that it hasn't been released in stores yet and is only just about to be able to be preordered. The new boots have only been released in Madrid but they will definitely go global as the best players like Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Iniesta, Neymar and Turan will wear these cleats at the World Cup. There is a lot of potential for these boots as no one has ever produced a boot like it before.
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People who have a lot of money like elite soccer players will have access to this technology but families which don't earn over $100million a year will struggle to pay the incredible $270 for a pair of football boots. Most of these elite soccer players we are talking about will usually have these boots sponsored for them as having the big players wear the boots will make fans want to wear them too.
Astro Turf Football Fields
How does it work? Astro Turf football fields are consisted of plastic blades of grass that are filled with small, crumbly rubber like shavings. These fields are amazing to play on and can be used throughout all types of weather. There is no need to mow the grass and it looks a lot more professional than other unkept natural grass fields. The Astro Turf fields are the future. These fields have a lot of grip in comparison to what you might think. They are incredibly easy to maintain and don't have any holes or dents in the ground to mess up your play. Who and where was it invented? There isn't exactly a person who invented an astro turf field especially designed for soccer rather someone named David Chaney headed the design for creating 'artificial turf'. The company that developed AstroTurf was called Monsanto but now no longer owns it. No one can really say that they invented 'artificial soccer field turf' as it was initially designed to be used as a replacement for normal grass arenas. Does it help performance? The AstroTurf fields are quite controversial in whether they are a fad or if they are really worth it. They are incredibly nice to play on - I have played on them multiple times before - and are just perfect because there is no faults in the ground and the grass is all perfectly even. Does it really make a difference? I don't think so, it is a pretty oval to look at and play on but honestly you don't get that much benefit from it. If you compare it to countries like Ecuador which have potholes in the field which can break your ankle, sure it can help safety but that is an extreme case. |
Has it spread globally?
AstroTurf's have definitely spread globally since they were invented in the USA. They have been made in Australia and many other countries but are a luxury. There is no doubt that it has and will continue to grow globally but the price tag will put the vast majority of people off purchasing artificial grass. AstroTurf has been used in other concepts rather than just a soccer field like in training complexes rather than having to buy a whole field's worth of grass, in that respect a lot of clubs around the world are willing to pay for AstroTurf.
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Wealthy clubs such as Northbridge FC and Manly Utd are able to purchase these luxurious fields and use them but these fields cost approximately $1million each which puts a massive barrier to the majority of local clubs around the world. There have even been protests against councils that have bought these fields because they have put that as priority over different funds such as children and health organisations.
AstroTurf's have definitely spread globally since they were invented in the USA. They have been made in Australia and many other countries but are a luxury. There is no doubt that it has and will continue to grow globally but the price tag will put the vast majority of people off purchasing artificial grass. AstroTurf has been used in other concepts rather than just a soccer field like in training complexes rather than having to buy a whole field's worth of grass, in that respect a lot of clubs around the world are willing to pay for AstroTurf.
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Wealthy clubs such as Northbridge FC and Manly Utd are able to purchase these luxurious fields and use them but these fields cost approximately $1million each which puts a massive barrier to the majority of local clubs around the world. There have even been protests against councils that have bought these fields because they have put that as priority over different funds such as children and health organisations.
GDS (Goal Decisive System)
How does it work?
The GDS (Goal Decisive System) is a special soccer ball that has been created to assist referees in making the decision on whether the ball has crossed the goal line or not. The soccer ball is named Teamgeist and has an implanted chip inside the ball which was proposed by the Cairos-Adidas resolution for fixing the miscalls of a goal. The chip inside the ball sends out a little beep into the referee's headset so that the referee can make a decision.
Where and who was it invented by?
The GDS was invented by German company Cairos Technology AG together with Adidas. Initially Michel Platini (head of UEFA) did not want the technology to be used and instead made it so that there was another official that was in line with the goal. This was faulty as in a game against Ukraine vs England, John Terry cleared the ball off the line and was deemed not a goal but replays show us that infact it was a goal. The first professional game of soccer where the GDS was used was in the FIFA 2014 World Club Cup and has been used in a lot in the American and Canadian league.
Does it help performance?
The GDS helps soccer a lot more because referees are able to make better justified and reliable decisions. Referees are able to make sure no team is disadvantaged by using this technology. This has benefited the game a lot because the games are fairer and the decision that is made is correct which means that no one can complain about a call made by the referee.
Has it spread globally?
The GDS has definitely spread globally. FIFA president Sepp Blatter has used this technology in many countries such as USA, Germany and Brazil. This is bound to increase as the technology improves as it is a key concept when playing a game of soccer. The GDS hasn't been used in Australia yet but will be present eventually and if Australia manages to host the 2026 World Cup then that technology will definitely be introduced.
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Only the elite of the elite will have access to this extremely expensive and complicated technology. Companies such as FIFA and UEFA will be able to afford and use this technology effectively whereas local competitions will not have access to this technology as it is incredibly expensive and requires a lot of work and has to be run perfectly.
The GDS (Goal Decisive System) is a special soccer ball that has been created to assist referees in making the decision on whether the ball has crossed the goal line or not. The soccer ball is named Teamgeist and has an implanted chip inside the ball which was proposed by the Cairos-Adidas resolution for fixing the miscalls of a goal. The chip inside the ball sends out a little beep into the referee's headset so that the referee can make a decision.
Where and who was it invented by?
The GDS was invented by German company Cairos Technology AG together with Adidas. Initially Michel Platini (head of UEFA) did not want the technology to be used and instead made it so that there was another official that was in line with the goal. This was faulty as in a game against Ukraine vs England, John Terry cleared the ball off the line and was deemed not a goal but replays show us that infact it was a goal. The first professional game of soccer where the GDS was used was in the FIFA 2014 World Club Cup and has been used in a lot in the American and Canadian league.
Does it help performance?
The GDS helps soccer a lot more because referees are able to make better justified and reliable decisions. Referees are able to make sure no team is disadvantaged by using this technology. This has benefited the game a lot because the games are fairer and the decision that is made is correct which means that no one can complain about a call made by the referee.
Has it spread globally?
The GDS has definitely spread globally. FIFA president Sepp Blatter has used this technology in many countries such as USA, Germany and Brazil. This is bound to increase as the technology improves as it is a key concept when playing a game of soccer. The GDS hasn't been used in Australia yet but will be present eventually and if Australia manages to host the 2026 World Cup then that technology will definitely be introduced.
List a group of people who have access to this technology.
Only the elite of the elite will have access to this extremely expensive and complicated technology. Companies such as FIFA and UEFA will be able to afford and use this technology effectively whereas local competitions will not have access to this technology as it is incredibly expensive and requires a lot of work and has to be run perfectly.