Inflating and Maintaining Footballs

This video tutorial guides viewers on how to properly inflate a Nivea football. It begins by listing the necessary materials, including a football, ball pump, pressure gauge, and water. The tutorial then explains the importance of shuffling the football to relax the bladder inside. Next, it details the inflation process, emphasizing the need to moisten the needle to prevent damage. The video also covers how to check the ball's pressure using a gauge, ensuring it meets international match standards. Finally, it concludes with the football being ready for play.

What items are necessary to inflate a Nivea football?

• A football, a needle, a pressure gauge, and soap

• A football, a ball pump, a pressure gauge, and air

• A football, a needle, a pressure gauge, and oil

• A football, a ball pump, a pressure gauge, and water

Why is it important to shuffle the football before inflating it?

• To check for any holes in the ball

• To relax the bladder inside the ball

• To ensure the ball is the right size

• To clean the surface of the ball

What is the purpose of moistening the needle before inflating the football?

• To clean the needle

• To ensure the ball inflates faster

• To prevent the bladder from getting damaged

• To make the needle easier to insert

What should the pressure of the football be according to international match rules?

• Between 1.4 bar to 1.6 bar

• Between 1.1 bar to 1.3 bar

• Between 0.8 bar to 1 bar

• Between 0.5 bar to 0.7 bar

What indicates that the football is ready to be used for play?

• The ball is deflated

• The ball is fully inflated and meets the pressure standards

• The ball is partially inflated

• The ball is over-inflated