Law 2 The Ball. Qualities and Measurements of the ball Law 2 The Ball Shape Construction Size Weight Pressure.

Law 2 Law 2 The BallThe Ball

Qualities and Qualities and Measurements of the ballMeasurements of the ball


• Shape• Construction• Size• Weight• Pressure


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Spherical

Shape



Leather or other suitable material

Construction



Circumference not more than 70 cm (28ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins)

Size



Not more than 450g (16 oz) and not less than410g (14 oz) at start of the match

Weight



Pressure equal to0.6 -1.1 atmosphere (600 – 1100g/cm²) at sea level (8.5lbs/sq in – 15.6lbs/sq in).

Pressure

Replacing a defective ballReplacing a defective ball


If the ball bursts or becomes defective during a match:

• match is stopped• it is restarted by dropping the replacement ball at the place where the ball burst or became defective

Replacing a defective ballReplacing a defective ball


If the ball bursts or becomes defective whilst not in play at a kick off, goal kick, corner kick,penalty kick or throw-in

• the match is restarted accordingly with the replacement ball

The ball may only be changed with the permission of the referee


It is permitted to show the emblem of the competition, the manufacturer’s trademark and the logo of the organiser on the ball.


International FA International FA Board Decision 2Board Decision 2

No commercial advertising is allowed on the ball

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