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Can I use normal needles?

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Yes. They will inflate it, but make sure they are not too thick.

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Why shouldn't I sit on a soccer ball?

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It can make some of the air deflate, resulting in the pressure becoming uneven and the ball being lopsided.

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Can I deflate the ball to put it in my luggage and then inflate it again?

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Yes. Just gently deflate the ball before packing and make sure not to accidentally put any holes in it.

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How do I deflate my ball?

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Soccer balls should be deflated by moistening an inflation needle and carefully inserting it into the valve. After the needle is inserted, gently apply pressure to the ball until it is deflated.

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Will my performance on the soccer field change because of the way the ball is inflated?

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Yes, it can. If the ball is deflated, it can be harder to kick and pass the ball correctly and accurately. However, if your ball is pumped up sufficiently, you will have more accuracy and power.

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How hard should the ball be?

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It kind of depends on where you'll be playing. If you live in a hilly area or play on concrete, you don't want the ball to be too hard. However, if you play on sand or a grass field, you'll want the ball to be almost completely full.

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I have a hard soccer ball and I need to make it soft, how do I do this?

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Heat it. The best way is to boil water and dunk your ball in for a few minutes. After that, squeeze your ball a few times and maybe play with it a bit.

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How can I inflate my ball if the valve has moved away from the inflation hole?

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Try to level them both by moving the valve around. You can also poke the needle of the pump into it and adjust it that way.

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What are the precautions to be taken when removing the needle?

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Make sure that you pull it out straight and not crooked. That way you do not break the needle.

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What is the hole on the ball called, the ball hole?

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'Valve hole', 'ball hole','air hole', and sometimes just ' the hole.'

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Where do you buy one?

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You can get them from Walmart or almost any sport store.

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How can I know that my ball is inflated properly?

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Try to squeeze the ball in between your hands. If it hard and does not move, then it is inflated properly.

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What would happen if I used a normal needle?

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If you use a normal needle, it just wouldn't do anything.

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How long will it take?

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It will take under 5 minutes of time to inflate the soccer ball with a pump.

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Why not kick the ball on hard surface?

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iIt will ruin the ball's material and it will be hard to kick on a grass pitch.

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