9 Months Football Info
This guide explains when to pass, shoot and juggle within the game’s Turkish street-football rules.
What is the Goal of the Game?
The goal of 9 Months Football is to defeat the goalkeeper by scoring goals. However, goals must be scored from the air (volley, header, shoulder, or bicycle kick). Grounded shots or shots that bounce before entering do not count, and instead swap the shooter into goal!
How to Play?
The game starts with a Juggling Prelude to determine the goalkeeper. During active play, pass the ball to setup aerial moves. When the ball comes to you, slow down time to decide whether to shoot (select Foot, Head, Shoulder, Volley, or Bicycle kick), pass to a teammate (Ground or Aerial), or keep juggling. If you are the goalkeeper, guess the shot direction (Left, Center, or Right) to dive and save!
Game Strategies
Set up aerial passes to enable high-scoring shots like volleys (-3 lives) or bicycle kicks (-3 lives). Watch the goalkeeper's movement and position. Try to aim for nutmegs (nutmeg) to instantly eliminate the goalkeeper. As goalkeeper, read the shooter's visual kick angle to guess their dive direction.
Game Features
- Traditional Turkish street football (the famous 9 Months rules) recreated in full 3D
- Juggling prelude that decides who starts in goal
- Five different aerial finishes: foot, header, shoulder, volley and bicycle kick
- Slow-motion decision moments when the ball reaches you
- Playable goalkeeper mode and a global leaderboard
Tips and Tricks
- Set up aerial passes first — volleys and bicycle kicks take 3 lives from the goalkeeper at once.
- Aim for a nutmeg: a ball through the keeper's legs eliminates them instantly.
- Never let the ball touch the ground before it crosses the line — grounded shots do not count and send you into goal.
- As goalkeeper, watch the visual kick angle of the shooter to guess the correct corner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 9 Months Football free to play?
Yes, completely free. It runs directly in your browser with no download, no installation and no sign-up required.
What do the 9 Months street rules mean?
It is a traditional Turkish street game: only goals scored from the air count, a grounded shot swaps the shooter into goal, and the goalkeeper loses lives for every goal conceded.
Can I play on a phone or tablet?
The game opens on mobile browsers, but it is designed for keyboard and mouse, so the best experience is on a PC.
How do I score more points quickly?
Prefer volleys and bicycle kicks after an aerial pass — they remove 3 goalkeeper lives instead of 1 — and try nutmegs for an instant elimination.
Is my high score saved?
Yes. Your best score is stored on your device, and with a nickname you can also enter the global Derin Games leaderboard.
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