The soccer balls you see players using today are significantly different from when they were first created. I've put together this guide to show you how the soccer ball has developed throughout history and where the modern. Why is a soccer ball black and white? If you've ever wondered about this question, you're not alone! The iconic color scheme has been around for decades.
It's embedded as part of soccer history. So, why does a traditional soccer ball have black and white panels? Surprisingly, the answer lies in the history of television and the evolution of soccer ball design. Developed by Adidas, the Telstar was the first World Cup ball to use the now-familiar truncated icosahedron for its design, consisting of 12 black pentagonal and 20 white hexagonal panels.
It has since become the world's most recognizable soccer (or: football) ball. The first was used in 1970 for the FIFA (International Federation of Football Association) World Cup. Different leagues began to use different colored balls to create "trademark" looks.
The red, white, and blue ball shown here was used in the NASL's (North American Soccer League) first championship game. The soccer ball was regularly bleached white by this point, but Adidas added black pentagons in the design for easier TV viewing (Adidas even designed the official game ball of the 2018 World Cup). A bonus effect? The black pentagons on the ball help soccer players with their foot placement-to help them kick the ball exactly how they wanted! Soccer balls were black and white to primarily enhance the television viewing experience for spectators.
The black and white television screens of the past would clearly reveal the black pentagonal accents of the soccer ball on a white background, therefore making it easier for a person to follow its spin and overall movement. Early soccer balls were primarily made from leather and often dyed to a specific color. As technology improved, so did the ability to create more durable and colorful soccer balls.
Today, soccer balls come in a variety of colors and styles, from the traditional black and white to bold and bright designs. The Evolution of Soccer Balls in History In 1855, Goodyear created the first rubber soccer ball, after establishing the patent on vulcanized rubber a decade earlier. Soccer Ball History By Toby Pearson December 18, 2019 Soccer has been played in various forms throughout history.
Many sites on the world wide web have information on the history of football or soccer and who invented the original soccer ball. Of course, here at Soccer Ball World, we will concentrate on the history and evolution of the soccer ball. The Evolution of the Soccer Ball Happy summer everyone; I hope you're enjoying beautiful weather and being entertained by the awesomeness that is the World Cup.