Soccer Ball : What is it?
| Soccer balls are air-filled spheres made of rubber or synthetic leather. They have a circumference of 27 to 28 inches and a weight of 14 to 16 ounces. They come in three sizes: size 3 for children and young players, size 4 for intermediate players, and size 5 for professional adult players. Most soccer balls have 32 panels stitched in waterproof leather, rubber, or plastic outer covers. These panels feature 20 regular hexagons and 12 regular pentagons. The first soccer ball configured with this kind of panel system was marketed by Select in Denmark in the 1950s. The configuration became popular throughout Europe in the 1960s. It was promoted worldwide Adidas Telstar, and it became the standard since then.
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Kinds of Soccer Balls include the following: |
Professional match soccer balls
- Professional match soccer balls are used in official and professional soccer games.
- They are used by top professional clubs to enhance and maximize the natural skills and abilities of the players.
- They are made up of five layers of materials that have adhered to the appropriate designs and testing parameters.
- They offer increased accuracy, control, and speed.
- They can be used in all natural and synthetic turf surfaces under all types of weather conditions.
- They require the approval of well-known football organizations such as the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) before they can be used.
- Those that have been approved carry the FIFA approved logo
Match soccer balls
- Match soccer balls are used in ordinary soccer matches.
- They are made up of four to five layers of lining for extreme durability and reliability.
- They can be used in almost all types of playing surfaces under certain weather conditions.
- They are ideal for all playing levels and age groups.
- They generally conform to the official specifications of soccer balls in terms of weight, size, and shape.
- They require the approval of organizations like the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and FIFA.
- Those that have been approved carry the NFHS or FIFA approved logo.
Recreational soccer balls
- Recreational soccer balls are used for practice, training, and camp soccer games.
- They are made up of four layers of lining and an outer cover usually made of PVC.
- They are tough and durable, ideal for extended use on some types of playing surfaces.
- Most models are made of molded materials that can withstand rough and uneven surfaces.
- They are commonly used by coaches to train players in all age groups.
- They are the most affordable soccer balls.
Promotional soccer balls
- Promotional soccer balls are made to promote or advertise a brand name, an event, or an organization.
- They are smaller than standard soccer balls.
- They are not made for use in practice or actual games.
Indoor soccer balls
- Indoor soccer balls are made for indoor use.
- They have the same specifications as outdoor soccer balls.
- Most models have outer coverings made of the same felt-type materials used in tennis balls.
- They are ideal for all playing levels and age groups.
Futsal soccer balls
- Futsal soccer balls are similar to match soccer balls.
- They have foam-filled bladders.
- They are heavy, producing less bounce on hard playing surfaces.
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Materials: For durability, choose a soccer ball made of rubber. It is inexpensive, waterproof, and does not absorb moisture. Even with frequent use, it does not become heavy and slow like a leather soccer ball.
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