All balls, regardless of their purpose, have one problem in common - sooner or later they deflate, and they need to be pumped up. But there is no need to rush, since each ball has its own characteristics, and you will have to pump it up, taking them into account.
Instructions
Step 1
In order to avoid unnecessary problems with pumping the ball, it is recommended that you test it more thoroughly upon purchase. A good good ball must be pumped up and resilient. Otherwise, there is a risk of buying a defective ball.
Step 2
Quality test - throw it to a height of about 180 cm. If the rebound height corresponds to 120-140 cm, then the ball can be bought. It is even easier to do the same from head height, while the rebound should reach the height of the belt.
Step 3
Checking the nipple would be useful. Bicycle owners usually do this by applying saliva to the bike. There will be no air bubbles on a working nipple. In order not to get a ball with a surface defect, you need to throw it up and look at its rebound. If the ball bounces in different directions after being hit, the ball is defective.
Step 4
To pump the ball, use a car pump, which must include a plastic nozzle designed to blow dust out of hard-to-reach places. After attaching the plastic tip to the nipple, you can start inflating the ball.
Step 5
If the ball is not a soccer ball, you should not kick and sit on it, as it will lose its original shape. If a needle is used when pumping, then first apply a couple of drops of special oil to the nipple hole, and then insert the needle there.
Step 6
The ball is inflated to the value shown next to the nipple. In this case, the oil protects the valve and the nipple walls from possible damage by the needle, gives it elasticity and protects it from drying out. If oil is not on hand, saliva can be used.
Step 7
When pumping, do not use lubricants that are not intended for this, as they can lead to the destruction of the nipple. The needle itself should have a perfectly flat surface. In order not to pump the ball, it is recommended to monitor its internal pressure using a pressure gauge.
