When deciding what football to purchase, you must take into consideration the size, standard and conditions the football will be used.
As with all other sports there are many different brands of football available. The leading brands in the UK are Nike mainly due to their use in the Premiership and Mitre due to their use in the Football League. Good quality balls are available from other manufactures including:
Mitre
Nike
Adidas
Precision Training
Puma
Molten..............the list goes on.
The football used in the Premiership 2011/12 season is the Nike Seitiro. The football used in the English Football league is the Mitre Revolve. This ball is also used in the Scottish and Welsh Premier leagues.
Footballs come in three sizes, size 3, 4 and 5.
Size 3 is designed for use by players aged up to 9 years old.
Size 4 is designed for players aged 9 to 13. The ball should weigh between 350g -390g, with a circumference of 63.5cm - 66cm.
Size 5 is designed for use by players aged 14 and above. The ball should weigh between 410g -450g, with a circumference of 68cm - 70cm.
There are different qualities of footballs including, pro, match, training, recreational and specialist. The most common footballs are match and training balls, with training footballs being the most robust.
The football should be pumped up to the recommended pressure, which is stated on the ball. To gain maximum benefit from your football, the pressure should be checked regularly.
When the football gets wet, after use it should be dried with a towel or dry cloth. The football should never be stored in a damp condition as the life span of the ball will be seriously decreased. Never force dry a football, with heat, as this tends to crack the outer covering.
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