Balls

Check a soccer ball's pressure label, use a gauge, and understand the IFAB match-ball range without treating it as every model's practice target.

Soccer ball sizes by age: size 3, 4 and 5 circumference and weight, which age groups usually use each size, FIFA Quality marks, and how to choose a match ball.

Compare match and training soccer balls by certification, construction and use, then choose a size and model for your league, surface and practice routine.

How a futsal ball differs from an outdoor soccer ball: smaller size, low bounce, weight, and why futsal and indoor players use it for close control.