Law 2

Question 1

2.1

Answer 1

Shape - the ball must be oval and made of four panels

Question 2

2.2

Answer 2

Dimensions
Length in line, 280-330 mm
Circumference (end to end) 740-770 mm
Circumference (in width) 580-620 mm

Question 3

2.3

Answer 3

Materials - Leather or suitable synthetic material. It may be treated to make it water resistant and easier to grip.

Question 4

2.4

Answer 4

Weight - 410-460 grams

Question 5

2.5

Answer 5

Air pressure at start of play

65.71-68.75 kilopascals, or 0.67-0.70 kilograms per square centimetre, or 9.5-10.0 lbs per square inch.

Question 6

2.6

Answer 6

Spare balls
Spare balls may be available during a match, but a team must not gain or attempt to gain an unfair advantage by using them or changing them.

Question 7

2.7

Answer 7

Smaller balls

Balls of different sizes may be used for matches between young players.