Ball objects
The ball object represents a football. It is drawn in two colors, and you can change both.
Ball settings
When you select a ball, the panel shows the ball settings.
| No. | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Color | The two colors of the ball. Press one to choose a color |
| 2 | 2D Size | The display size on the 2D board |
| 3 | 3D Size | The diameter of the ball in the 3D view, from 10 to 150cm (default 22cm) |
| 4 | Sticky on Player | When on, a ball dropped on a player moves together with that player. → Sticking the ball to a player |
| 5 | 3D Height | Shown while a ball is selected on a static board. Set a height from 0 to 15m to show a ball in the air in the 3D view |
- Changing the size while no ball is selected sets the default for balls added afterwards.
- On animation boards, the ball's height is set on the movement path. → How to move objects
- See 3D Ball, Markers & Shapes for how the ball looks in the 3D view.
Sticking the ball to a player (magnet mode)
Turn on "Sticky on Player" in the ball settings, and the ball sticks to a player when you drop it on that player. A stuck ball moves together with the player.
- The ball keeps its position relative to the player. Place it at the player's feet to show a dribble.
- Dragging where the ball covers the player moves only the ball. To move the player, drag a part of it that the ball does not cover.
- Dragging the ball away from the player releases it.
- A stuck ball moves with the player in the 3D view too.
Ball move
Ball move animates the ball to the spot you click. It is handy for walking through a passing sequence.
| Setting | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Off | Ball move is not used. |
| On | The ball animates to the position where you click while holding the Alt key (double-tap with two fingers on touch devices). |
| Track ball | In addition to On, players turn to face the moving ball. |
- The change in direction is visible on players that show an arrow, arms, or similar. → Turning players
- When "Context menu" is turned off in the menu, right-clicking also moves the ball.