Ball sports: basketball & football for training

Ball sports gear for courts and pitches: the Spalding Varsity TF-150 size 7 basketball with a rubber cover and the Nike Pitch size 5 training football.

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Two balls for practice sessions, pickup games and kickabouts in the park. The Spalding Varsity TF-150 in the Liga Endesa ACB edition is a full-size basketball (size 7) with a rubber cover made for rough outdoor courts as well as indoor floors, and Spalding's Shooter's Seam design to help you line up your fingers. The Nike Pitch is a size 5 training football with a machine-stitched 12-panel casing that helps it keep its shape and a rubber bladder that holds air well, so you pump it up less often.

Picking the right size

Ball size depends on who plays. Size 7 is the standard for men's basketball; women's games usually use size 6 and younger children size 5. In football, size 5 is the standard ball for teenagers and adults, while younger children usually play with size 4 or 3. A rubber cover is the practical choice if you play mostly on asphalt. Check the pressure before every session, using the value printed next to the valve: a ball that is too soft loses its bounce, one that is too hard is harder to control. Moisten the pump needle before inserting it.