Law 2. The Ball
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SHAPE
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| The
ball must be oval and made of four panels.
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| 2
DIMENSIONS
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| Length
in line 280 - 300 millimetres Circumference (end to end) 760 - 790
millimetres Circumference (in width) 580 - 620 millimetres
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| 3
MATERIALS
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| Leather
or similar synthetic material. It may be treated to make it resistant to
mud and easier to grip.
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| 4
WEIGHT
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| 400
- 440 grams
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| 5
AIR PRESSURE AT THE START OF PLAY
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| 0.67
- 0.70 kilograms per square centimetre, or 9½ -10 lbs per square inch.
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| 6
SPARE BALLS
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| 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.
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| 7
SMALLER BALLS
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| The
dimensions and weight of the ball may be reduced for matches between young
players.
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