Soccer, or football as it is known in most parts of the world, is without a doubt the most popular sport on the planet. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with more players and spectators than any other sport. Soccer balls, on the other hand, must meet certain standards in order to assure fair competition.
Soccer attracts more people than any other sport, whether as participants or spectators. Soccer balls must, nevertheless, meet specific standards in order to assure a fair encounter.
According to FIFA's specification chart, FIFA-approved soccer balls are available in two sizes: size 4 and size 5. According to Soccer Ball World, players above the age of 12 utilize size 5 balls, while those between the ages of 8 and 12 use size 4 balls. Size 5 balls must weigh between 420 g and 450 g, whereas size 4 balls must weigh between 350 g and 390 g, according to FIFA regulations.
A correctly weighted ball ensures a level playing field and a fun match. According to The Physics Factbook, the average kicked speed of a 230 g soccer ball is roughly 25 meters per second. Players who have been accustomed to this speed and have adjusted their kick force to adapt for it would struggle to score goals with a lighter or heavier ball.
Ball weight is influenced by a variety of factors, which is why FIFA has set standards to manage it. FIFA, for example, controls air pressure, the amount of air pressure that balls can lose throughout the play, and even the quantity of water that a ball can absorb during play. Balls of sizes 4 and 5 must be pressured to 0.8 bar, lose no more than 20% of their air pressure, and absorb no more than 25% of their weight in water.
