'Why are you spraying water on PK balls?' J리그를 달구는 때아닌 '물뿌리기' 논쟁
Aug 23, 2024
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In the J1 League of Japanese professional football, there is a controversy over the untimely 'Pyeonbeop water spraying'.
On the 23rd, the Asahi Shimbun-affiliated online media 'Aeradot'FC Machida Zelvia striker Shota Fujio is causing controversy by spraying water on the ball when he has a chance to kick the PK.
According to a report by the media, Fujio, who got a PK opportunity against Tokyo Verdi in the J1 League on May 19, drew attention for pouring water on the ball before kicking.
Later, in the match against Gamba Osaka on June 30, Fujio grabbed a bottle of bottled water that was placed near the net with the ball before kicking the PK and was blocked by Osaka players' opposition.
In the most recent match against Jubilo Iwata on the 17th, Fujio sprayed a lot of water on the ball in the PK situation and replaced it with a new ball after being restrained by the referee. As a result, Fujio and Machida players complained to the referee.
The act of spraying water on the ball seems to be a kind of 'routine' to Fujio. However, 'Aeradat' points out that subtle deformation can affect the outcome of the kick, so it is subject to controversy over fouls.
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A GK coach at the J2 club said "The goalkeeper can influence the ball," he said, expressing his opposition. He "Sprayed water accelerates the speed of the ball sliding on the grass. The goalkeeper's sense changes when he blocks the ball"I think kicking the ball will change your senses as well."
"In the past, there was a player who hung water on the ball when kicking FK, CK, PK, but it was not that loud because it was considered a routine that had been done for a long time because it was not pouring a lot of water."However, Fujio's water spraying is a problem because he started doing this this year when he completely transferred to Machida, but it's a pity that it leads to a decrease in the player's image."
In fact, there is a myth that even in golf, water on equipment improves performance. In the case of golf, it is known that direction and distance are improved by forming a water curtain on the face of a driver or iron club and then hitting the ball. Long-range protective films are sometimes sold as temporarily formed water films increase elasticity and reduce backspin to improve distance.
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