LAW 2 - The Ball Flashcards
What shape should a ball be?
Spherical
What material should a ball be?
PVC (Poly Vinyl Carbonate) or PU (Polyurethane)
What is the required circumference of the ball?
68cm to 70cm
How much should the ball weigh at the start of the match?
410g to 450g
How much pressure should the ball have?
0.6-1.1 atmosphere at sea level
What bearings indicate the ball has been officially tested and meets the technical requirements of Law 2?
FIFA Quality PRO, FIFA Quality or International Match Standard
What cannot be present on the ball in official competition organised under FIFA confederations?
Commercial advertisement, except for competition logo/emblem.
If the ball becomes defective:
Play is stopped and restarted by dropping the replacement ball where the original ball became defective.
If the ball becomes defective at a kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty kick or throw-in what happens?
The restart is re-taken.
What happens if the ball becomes defective during a penalty kick or kicks from the penalty mark, as it moves forward and before touching a player, crossbar or goalpost ?
The penalty kick is retaken.
Can the ball be changed during the match without the referee’s permission?
NO!
What else can be placed around the field of play?
Additional balls may be placed around the field of play if their use is under the referee’s control.
