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How do you fill a soccer ball?

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Asked by: Gary Nelson

Put the needle tip into the opening of the soccer ball valve. Take the handle on the pump and start pumping. The ball will start to inflate. Go slowly so you don’t over-inflate the ball and put unnecessary pressure on the seams.

How do you fill up a soccer ball?


We then insert the needle into the ball that has now fully lubricated the valve and then we turn our pump. On we're looking to inflate the ball to the psi that's printed on the wall in this case.

Where do you put air in a soccer ball?

So if we just look around this is a size three soccer ball and so right around the nozzle. Right there it says seven point three to ten point two psi.

How do you fill a soccer ball without a needle?

You can also use a balloon to inflate a ball, as long as you have something to pass the air between the two. If you’ve got a pump that’s broken, the needle from it is ideal, but you could also use a thin straw or coffee stirrer. The bigger and thicker the balloon, the better.

How do you fill a ball?

So have some part of your hand is on the ball part of your hands on the pump. Then the other hand goes here. And then the bottom one keeps it steady. And you're pumping it. Up.

Can you pump a football with a bike pump?

Once you notice your football is flat, it is time to inflate it using a pump with a low-pressure gauge and a long needle that is designed for use with the pump. It is not recommended that you use a standard bike pump to inflate a football.

How do you inflate a soccer ball with a compressor?

Put it in put the pump on it. This one actually has a gauge on it right here. It's hard to see this gauge. But it pops up when you're not pumping air in unfortunately. This starts at ten pounds.

How do you fill a soccer ball with helium?

And while we don't have any official equipment for filling a sports ball with those we're just gonna try and make it work using some hoses and some tape.

How does a soccer ball valve work?

When a soccer ball air valve is closed, the hole is perpendicular to the passageway, which doesn’t allow air to enter or exit the ball. Whatever air is in the ball will stay inside. When the valve is open, the hole runs in the same direction as the passageway. This allows you to inflate the ball with air.

Where can you pump up a ball?

Method 3: Go to a Bike Shop or Gas Station



Going to a bike shop or gas station is a good idea as they have air pumps and might even have the attachment you need. This method is very easy and simple but could take a while to find a gas station or bike shop nearby.

How do you fix a flat soccer ball?

You can just put some of the contact cement into the tubing and blow with your mouth. And that actually works fine so we're just going to lick that so we have a nice insertion.

How do you inflate yourself with a water hose?

Most of the hose-based inflations involve inserting the end of the hose into the anus, and then adding air or water. This process enlarges the intestinal tract, NOT THE STOMACH. (Maybe you just want a larger abdomen, and are not concerned which component(s) of your GI tract cause the enlargement.

How do you inflate yourself with your thumb?

Or you can take a deep breath in for about seven seconds hold it for three seconds. And then blow on your thumb for seven more seconds.