The São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) announced this week the implementation of a new method of replacing the ball in Paulistão 2025 matches. multiballused in Premier League matches, the first division of the English Championship.
With the new feature, the FPF intends to increase the time the ball is rolling in Campeonato Paulista games. The method has already been used during matches in the first round of the state edition.
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What is Multiball and how does it work?
The system works as follows: 16 balls They are strategically positioned around the field, very close to the side and end lines, on small supports, similar to cones characteristic of functional physical training – also called plates.
With this, the player himself removes the ball from the support when necessary. In this system, the ball boy’s job is to replace the balls on the bases, ensuring that they are always “supplied”.
Paulistão 2025 games with more balls available
According to the institutional video released by the FPF, in this new model, the number of balls available (16) more than doubled compared to the previous system. The aim is for athletes to always have a nearby ball available.
Below, in a frame from the broadcast, after Maurício’s goal, it is possible to see one of the bases of the system multiball.
Reproduction/Our Football/FPF
FPF leader celebrates adoption of Multiball
Mauro Silva, vice-president of the FPF, praised the clubs’ participation in the decision and celebrated the approval of the system.
– The Technical Council’s concern was to increase the quality of the show, increase the time the ball was rolling. We present a suggestion to the clubs, the multiballwhich is used in England, Germany and in Serie A of Italian football. These are the supports that hold the balls. The player catches the ball and has speed in the throw-in, increasing the intensity of the game. We spoke to players from the Premier League and German football, all of whom gave favorable testimonials. You gain agility in replacement. It’s a very good change, unanimously approved – said Mauro.
Check out the games from the 2nd round of the Campeonato Paulista
- Inter de Limeira x Guarani – Saturday (18), 4pm
- Noroeste x Palmeiras – Saturday (18), 4:30 pm – Where to watch
- Portuguesa x Novorizontino – Saturday (18), 8:30 pm
- Mirassol x Água Santa – Saturday (18), 8:30 pm
- São Bernardo x Bragantino – Saturday (18), 4pm
- Corinthians x Velo Clube – Sunday (19), 6:30 pm
- Botafogo-SP x São Paulo – Monday (20), 8pm
