Stitched Footballs, Netballs, Soccerballs:
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Always lubricate needle prior to
Vaseline.
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Prior to inserting the needle into valve pull the ball into shape as much
as possible. This stops the bladder being pinched while in ating.
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If using compressed air don’t blast air into the ball at a fast rate. Give a
few bursts to allow the bladder to expand. The rubber used in bladders
may at times stick together and by using bursts of air will allow these to
separate correctly rather than tearing.
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Ensure the balls are not too cold when in
bladders to burst.
ating ball with needle lubricant or
ing. Cold balls may cause
Nylon Wound Rubber Balls: (Basketballs etc.)
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Always lubricate needle prior to insertion with Glycerine or Vaseline.
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Work the lubricant into the valve by putting the lubricant onto the valve
and trying to push it ahead of the needle. If done properly, the needle
should move freely into the valve.
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Hold the valve mly between ngers while inserting the needle. This
stops the rubber valve from being pushed into the ball and making the
ball unusable. Ensure the ball is on a bench or table and slowly blow
the ball up.
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Don’t over
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the factory recommendation is 8-9psi.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PRESSURE GAUGE CONDUCT THE:
“BASKETBALL BOUNCE TEST” –
Hold the ball in two hands as high above your head as you can
and let the ball drop. The resultant bounce should have the top of
the ball bouncing up to about chin level. Any higher and the ball is
over in ated. This test is always accurate due to body ratio always
being a constant.
Volleyballs:
Same inflation instructions as basketballs except the factory recommendation and the
International Volleyball Federation is 4-6 psi inflation, AND thus should feel a little
flat compared to a Basketball. In general, you should be able to squash the ball
approximately 3cm with your thumbs.
PVC Balls:
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Moisten needle with a small amount of lubricant. Hold the deflated ball
on each side of the valve with your thumb and index finger.
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Work the lubricant into the valve by putting the lubricant onto the valve
and trying to push it ahead of the needle. If done properly, the needle
should move freely into the valve.
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Insert the needle straight into the valve. (If the needle will not go in, pull
it out and re-lubricate, re-insert needle at a slightly different angle. Do
not force.
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Inflate the ball to approximately ¾ size and leave over night. The next
day top up with air to the correct size.
Note:
PVC ball will continue to expand after inflation has stopped. Always under
inflate on the initial inflation and top up later. Do not use high-pressure air
from service station. PVC Balls do not have inner linings to stop the ball
stretching. The outer skin is one piece and will lose shape if over inflated.
PVC balls are very hard wearing on asphalt and concrete, but always ensure
the playing area is free from sharp stones etc. PVC Balls are supposed to be
soft.
Ball Care:
• Ensure balls are kept in a dry place
• Don’t store against hot pipes or heaters, as balls will go out of shape.
• Deflate balls if being stored for a period of time.
• Don’t use high-pressure air from Service Station or Garage.
• Keep balls correctly inflated. They will deflate over a few weeks.
• Clean in warm soapy water