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[ Glass shatters ]
[ Speaking indistinctly ]
COMPUTERIZED VOICE: Soccer.
[ Cheers and applause ]
NARRATOR: We quickly discovered
that the whole strategy for playing soccer must change
when there's no force to hold our feet to the ground
and keep our bodies from turning.
Using feet to pass is always challenging,
but even more so in space, where we can't stay on the floor.
[ Woman laughs ]
But sometimes, the aim is great,
and it's time to duck if you're operating the camera.
WOMAN: Ow!
[ Laughter ]
NARRATOR: Notice how much harder it is
to keep your hands out of the way in space.
In space, we often use our arms
to help position our bodies without touching anything.
And watch how the angle of impact
between the ball and the foot
determines the speed and direction of the ball
on Earth and in space.
The astronauts are trying to kick with some force
and not hold onto anything.
It is much more difficult to give the ball speed
with no surface to push against with your legs.
Let's watch how Sergei and Valery play
and think about how different it is to play soccer on Earth.
Remember, the hands are off limits, but your head is not.
[ Laughter ]
Soccer is an ancient game
and a very popular one with people around the world.
Now we know that astronauts can play it
in the International Space Station,
as they orbit around the world, as well.