How do you determine what size soccer ball to buy?
1447904
It varies by age. Young kids use a smaller ball. I don't know exactly what the ages are but roughly I would say : size 3 babies to toddlers. Size 4 kinder - 3rd graders. And #5 for older kids and grown ups.
632444
Be carefull - it has to be standard balls size, the cheap ones recommended by Amazon will not work
1136991
I got mine on ebay and also got a smaller ball. I'm hoping the answers are correct and it will stretch out. I know the ball I already had seems a lot thinner than this one. So maybe that's why.
426504
You purchase a ball size based on your particular height and how much weight you need resistance for based on your weight and what you might be lifting if using it with free weights. I read numerous review of cheaper exercise balls that burst on people skimping on the price. I certainly didn't want my 82 year old 6'5" father falling to the floor while doing his exercises.
1598205
As a former basketball player, I would suggest regulation or official size as they will need to acclimate to that size as they get to middle school and high school. Additionally using the official size will make them better ball handlers when they have to use the smaller ball in organized leagues or games. However, if they are not serious players buy them the youth size or intermediate size.
571459
Check out the companies website. It lists exactly how to determine the correct size.
1440706
If you child plays on a team . I would get 12x6, as the soccer goals used in games are actually 15 feet long. So this size will get them used to it.Also gives you room for child to grow into it.
1302601
When I got it a few years ago it had a really tiny ball. Nothing like a real soccer ball. It was about the half the size of one of those balls you buy in the bins at the grocery store. However, the net works perfectly fine with a regular ball, but I had to get one on my own. They may have changed the ball size since we bough ours. Hope that helps.
569786
I have no idea how big a size 5 soccer ball is, but a small person could fit in it.
883833
With the ball itself, all it takes is patience and skill. Luck doesn't hurt, if you're working with an oddly-shaped item. Personally, I'd use the smaller one, the 'mini'.
768219
No, this is not a standard soccer ball. It is designed for kids. I can't remember the age range, but it should be in the package.
2192419
I did not measure the ball. It was perfect for a 3-4 year old. It is too small for 6-8 yrs old.
1970705
If I remember correctly, the ball was about 10" in diameter...maybe a bit more. It's a good size, like a soccer ball.
1491646
I wondered the same thing. On the manufacturer's web site it says - Colors and sizes may vary. They also sell 2.5", 2.8", and 3" balls. They call the 3" ball large. Pretty lame if you ask me.
1002683
Well, our kids are 7 and 5. The soccer ball size is a size 3. Our goals are 4 foot wide. I have kicked the ball into the goals, not hard, and would say that maybe up to age 10. Or more novice players, just starting out to learn to play soccer.
768221
There are 3 sizes (3,4,5) for a soccer ball, Size 5 is for adults (14-16 oz with circumference of 27-28 inches). Size 3 is for young children (11-12 oz with circumference of 23-24 inches). This ball is size 3 but only weighs 9 oz.
365021
A size five is the most common size...a three would be little...what size is the ball?