Footballs & Soccer balls: what you should and shouldn't do to keep the ball in perfect working order.

Want to know what are the things you should do to make sure you ball is kept in perfect condition?

Here you will find a list that will explain what you should and shouldn't do when looking after your football.

• Don’t over inflate your ball - Use the right pressure (Find out more about what balls different age groups should be using here)
• Size 5 football at 10 to 11psi (0.7 to 0.76 bar)
• Size 4 football at 9 to 10psi (0.62 to 0.7 bar)
• Size 3 football at 8 to 10psi (0.55 to 0.7 bar)
• Don’t leave your ball outside when not in use. Long exposure to the elements can damage your ball
• Don’t use your ball on hard/rough surfaces. Concrete, tar, bricks, rocks can cut the surface and destroy the outer of the ball
• Do not sit or stand on your ball. This will deform it
• Regular use is ideal. Ball materials can go stiff if left in one spot for long periods. An example is leaving a ball in a garage, which has heat cycles, of hot and cold for a year or two
• Really hot areas are not good for materials. So hot cars, sunny areas, heaters are not good
• Keep your ball dry when not being used. Good balls don’t take up much water, but over time water will affect any ball