Editing Bondage positions and methods (section)

=== Ball tie ===
The '''ball tie''' is a bondage position in which a person is bound into a ball position with the knees against the shoulders.<ref name="ASI"/> A ball position (also called a [[fetal position]]) can be tightly bound so that the legs are also bent double so the heels press against the buttocks; the legs must be brought up so that the [[thigh]]s are pressed against the [[chest]]. Pressing the thighs tightly against the [[abdomen]] may restrict [[breathing]].

The hands may be tied either in front or behind the back, however behind the back is more typical. If behind, there may also be elbow bondage,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/dictionary/Elbow_bondage/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071120112022/http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/dictionary/Elbow_bondage/|url-status=dead|title=Elbow bondage|archive-date=20 November 2007|website=Informed Consent}}</ref> or the arms may be in a reverse prayer position, with ropes round the arms and torso (or arms and legs) to hold the arms firmly against the back. If in front, the arms may be tied hugging the legs, or possibly with each wrist bound to the opposite elbow. The ankles may also be tied together, as well as the knees. Typically, the ankles are tied to the thighs in a [[#Frogtie|frogtie]].{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}

Sometimes the submissive wears [[high-heeled shoe]]s and has ropes wrapped round the heels and fixed to the wrists. This adds to the visual impact, and should be used as a supplement to other secure bondage. Under strain, the shoes may come off or the heels may break off. When tied this way, the shoes cannot be removed.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}

The [[human head|head]] may be pulled back in some way, such as in head bondage. However, [[wikt:purist|purist]]s argue that this goes against the idea of binding into a ball. Alternatively, the head can be pulled forward to force the [[chin]] to press against the chest.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}

The position can be stringent while stimulating. At the same time, it is comfortable and the subject may remain in it for quite some time.<ref>[http://www.easternrope.com/handouts/BallTie1.pdf Easternrope.com, retrieved on Aug 25, 2009] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206165005/http://www.easternrope.com/handouts/BallTie1.pdf |date=February 6, 2009 }}</ref>

The ball tie is one of the positions possible in [[self-bondage]]. The mobility is limited so extra independent escape mechanisms should be used over and above the [[Bondage (sexual)#Safety|usual bondage precautions]].{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}