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Fireball Soccer


Unusual sports are played all over the world with lots of different varieties. Among them, one of the most unusual and dangerous sport is Fireball Soccer. Fireball soccer is an extreme sport locally known as ‘Sepak Bola Api’ is a sport commonly played among teenagers to their bravery to the test. It is played mainly in Indonesia and other countries around it.


Origins

Fireball Soccer originated in the United Kingdom in 1297. It is played to welcome the month of Ramadan.


Pre- game rituals

Pre game rituals are vital things to be done by a player. Players must make the ball from a coconut and dip it into kerosene. Players cover themselves with non – flammable salt and spices, say a little prayer and then they start to kick the ball with their bare feet. They also fast for 21 days avoiding any food cooked with fire.Indonesians believe that playing barefoot trains their spirit which means that they partake in rituals that make them impervious to fire.

How to Play

Fireball Soccer is similar to soccer except the ball is on fire. You pass and kick the ball to the opponent’s goal just like in regular soccer. Just like soccer the objective of the game is to score a goal; one goal is worth one point. Whoever scores the most goals win the match. Fireball soccer is not merely an extreme sport to increase the players bravery it is also a way to strengthen bonds. This game increases confidence, bravery and collaboration


And as always have a chilled day from the Viking

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