what are the most important characteristics for a soccer ball?
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round, inflated ready to go
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spunk..........\nAbility to play solid D........\nquickness...........
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soccer because I never heard of speed ball
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depends on what you are looking for.  Personally i prefer soccer.
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one major characteristic is electrical conductivity.\npropensity to super conductivity.\nMelting/triple point.\nsolubility\ndensity\nbulk modulus\nheat capacity\nferromagnetism
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The surface of soccer balls or coverings are made up from synthetic leather and not full grain leather (as used in the past) because leather has a tendency to absorb water causing the ball to become very heavy. Synthetic leather is typically made from PU (polyurethane)\nand PVC (poly vinyl chloride). \nThere are many variations of synthetic leather used in the construction of soccer balls. They range from AI-2000, Japanese Teijin Cordley, Microfiber, English Porvair, Korean Ducksung, Leather Art Pakistan Synthetic Leather, and PVC (poly vinyl chloride). Best soccer balls used in competition and by professionals are produced by using AI-2000, Cordley, Ducksung, Mircofiber or other types of PU synthetic leather. Promotional soccer balls or practice balls are usually constructed with Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) or rubber (molded or stitched) covers.
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When you kick off, you kick the ball with your foot.\nWhen you try a field goal, you kick the ball with your foot.\nWhen you try an extra point, you kick the ball with your foot.\nWhen you punt, you kick the ball with your foot. \n\nWhy is a Soccer ball called a soccer ball?
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Half soccer player\nHalf kangaroo\n\nSocoroo
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I'm not sure to what extend should I answer this. But just what I have in mind and I think might be related. \n-The molecules within the ball are closely packed together (they interact with one another) ; and this what gives solid their firm/fixed shape.\n-The energy of the molecules is low compared to energy of molecules of liquid or gas.The molecules basically stay fixed on their position and vibrate with minimum amplitude.\n\nThat's mostly about physics for ball. I'll add more if I remember more. Cheers
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You are speaking about the TELSTAR design. ( TELevision STAR)\n\nYou can read all about here:\nhttp://www.soccerballworld.com/Telstar.htm\n\nAnd yes, FIFA has a football specification that all balls used for international tournaments needs to meet. In that page you will find allso those specifications.\n\nBut there is not a unique design. The white and black was used to help ball visibility on B&W television. And probably still helps now, even we have big televisors and colors.\n\nBut the "blacks" were changing aver the time.  First some pentagons, later different kind if  draws.. etc
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the Nike total 90 is one of the most used balls throughout leagues everywhere. make sure though that its fifa inspected, or fifa approved. my team has them, and i am satisfied with their quality.
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The ball is: \nspherical; \nmade of leather or other suitable material; \nof a circumference of not more than 70 cm (28 ins) and not less\nthan 68 cm (27 ins); \nnot more than 450 g (16 oz) in weight and not less than 410 g\n(14 oz) at the start of the match; \nof a pressure equal to 0.6 – 1.1 atmosphere (600 – 1100 g/cm2) at\nsea level (8.5 lbs/sq in – 15.6 lbs/sq in).
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The world cup ball.Trust me!!!!!!!
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The best soccer balls have between 1400 and 2000 stitches hand made and need 4 hours of work.\nSource-Sam
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According to world football governing body FIFA in its Laws of the Game (revised July 2005), footballs should meet the following specifications: \n\nThe ball must be: \n- spherical\n- made of leather or other suitable material\n- of a circumference of not more than 70 cm (28 ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins)\n- not more than 450 g (16 oz) in weight and not less than 410 g (14 oz) at the start of the match\n- of a pressure equal to 0.6 – 1.1 atmosphere (600 – 1100 g/cm2) at sea level (8.5 lbs/sq in 15.6 lbs/sq in)\n\nFootballs undergo various testing procedures and designations, which guarantee quality, value for money and better playing performance. Since January 1, 1996, only those outdoor footballs which have been tested and meet the demanding quality criteria, bearing either of the official markings "FIFA Approved," "FIFA Inspected" or "International Matchball Standard (IMS)" are allowed to be used in FIFA competition matches and competition matches under the auspices of the six continental Confederations.\n\nAs of January 1, 2000 the quality testing and certification has also become compulsory for indoor footballs used for international matches under the auspices of FIFA and the Confederations.\n\nFIFA has set out to ensure that the balls used in top matches meet the most exacting standards. It has meant a general upgrading of standards of footballs throughout the world. \n\nTesting procedures for the balls submitted for these designations are designed to simulate match conditions. Manufacturers have to submit seven balls if they are applying for "FIFA Inspected" status, and ten samples if they seek the "FIFA Approved" label. All these are put through their paces at EMPA, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research in St.Gallen.\n\nThere is another qualification level, too, less demanding than the others. This is the designation "International Matchball Standard", and for this the applicant footballs can be sent to any of seven European test institutes which have been selected by FIFA to test and certify the balls for this category, which is free of any royalty fees. \n\nThere are a total of seven tests - for circumference, sphericity, rebound, water absorption, weight, loss of pressure, and shape and size retention (for "FIFA Approved" standards only). All footballs are submitted for the first six and only potential "FIFA Approved" candidates for the seventh test, which is a shooting test for shape and size retention, including change of pressure. \n\nHowever, the criteria for "FIFA Approved" footballs are higher throughout. For example, 25% loss of pressure is acceptable for a "FIFA Inspected" applicant, but only 20% for a "FIFA Approved" ball.
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If it kicks the same way, responds the same way on the field - why would the design on it matter?\n\nThe game is about which team plays best - not about the ball itself.
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cushion-when trapping the ball, the player gives in the direction of the path of the ball in an effort to soften the impact and maintain control of the ball. \n\nHalfback (midfielder)-player or group of players who have primary offensive and defensive responsibilities. They control the center of the field and usually the flow of the game. They are your horses, players who can run all day. \n\nMarking-when a player is assigned to guard an opposing player either one on one or in a zone. \n\nRed Card-ejection of a player, coach or parent from the field of play for gross misconduct. The guilty party must leave not only the field but also the complex. \n\nYellow Card-warning by the referee to a player, coach or parent for misconduct.\n\n Volley-striking the ball out of the air before it strikes the ground.\n\nDribble-a succession of small taps with either foot while maintaining control of the ball. \n\nBootball-a term parents and coaches use for kicking the ball hard in any direction, not really a part of soccer. We pass, shoot and tackle the ball with a purpose. We don't kick the ball hard for no reason. \n\nBack-a command given to a teammate when you want him/her to play the ball back towards his own goal and not towards the opposing goal. This is done either because the teammate is being covered closely by an opposing player, or to create additional space for his/her team.\n\nCharging-a legal charge is when one player pushes the player with the ball off of the ball, legally, with shoulder to shoulder contact. Elbows must stay close to the body during the contact.\n\n Corner Kick-when the ball is played out of the defensive goal line. The offense will put the ball back in play by taking a free kick from the corner spot. \n\nField Player-any player on the field except for the goalkeeper.