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Qualities and Qualities and Measurements of the ballMeasurements of the ball

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• Shape• Construction• Size• Weight• Pressure

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Spherical

Shape

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Leather or other suitable material

Construction

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Circumference not more than 70 cm (28ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins)

Size

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Not more than 450g (16 oz) and not less than410g (14 oz) at start of the match

Weight

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Pressure equal to0.6 -1.1 atmosphere (600 – 1100g/cm²) at sea level (8.5lbs/sq in – 15.6lbs/sq in).

Pressure

Replacing a defective ballReplacing a defective ball

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If the ball bursts or becomes defective during a match:

• match is stopped• it is restarted by dropping the replacement ball at the place where the ball burst or became defective

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If the ball bursts or becomes defective whilst not in play at a kick off, goal kick, corner kick,penalty kick or throw-in

• the match is restarted accordingly with the replacement ball

The ball may only be changed with the permission of the referee

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It is permitted to show the emblem of the competition, the manufacturer’s trademark and the logo of the organiser on the ball.

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No commercial advertising is allowed on the ball

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