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* Gently smooth the tape; if there are any creases, pinch them into a few large folds and cut the folds away.
* Dust in powder so the excess adhesive does not stick to the socks.
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File:BallAP.JPG|Apply the adhesive promoter around the blistered area where the tape will adhere to good skin.
File:BallStartTape.JPG|Apply the tape around the forefoot, going up the sides.
File:BallFolded.JPG|Pinch the excess tape into a small number of folds.
File:BallTrim.JPG|Cut the folds off with small scissors. You need to cut nearly all of the fold off, but not too much as a little bit of overlap is useful for keeping the tape together.
File:BallFinished.JPG|The finished version.
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* Clean the area thoroughly.