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=== Using a Pump === | === Using a Pump === | ||
#Get an air pump. Purchase a decent air pump for balls if you have not done so already. Pumps aren't too expensive and are easy to find. You can even use a bike pump with the proper needle. | #Get an air pump. Purchase a decent air pump for balls if you have not done so already. Pumps aren't too expensive and are easy to find. You can even use a bike pump with the proper needle. | ||
| − | #*You’ll need to purchase a ball needle if your pump doesn’t already have one.<ref>http://extremebballskills.com/inflating-basketball/</ref> | + | #*You’ll need to purchase a ball needle if your pump doesn’t already have one.<ref name="rf1">http://extremebballskills.com/inflating-basketball/</ref> |
#Attach the needle to the ball. Connect your needle to the pump. Moisten the needle with water and insert it into the hole of the ball. | #Attach the needle to the ball. Connect your needle to the pump. Moisten the needle with water and insert it into the hole of the ball. | ||
| − | #*The hole where you insert the needle is a small black rubber circle with a smaller hole. Check with the manufacturer if you cannot find the hole for your ball.<ref | + | #*The hole where you insert the needle is a small black rubber circle with a smaller hole. Check with the manufacturer if you cannot find the hole for your ball.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Begin pumping. Start pumping your ball. Check the air pressure after 3-5 intervals by feeling your ball. The point is to check how much air you have pumped. Compress the ball with your fingers to check the air pressure. | #Begin pumping. Start pumping your ball. Check the air pressure after 3-5 intervals by feeling your ball. The point is to check how much air you have pumped. Compress the ball with your fingers to check the air pressure. | ||
| − | #*Another way to check is to hold the ball beneath your chin and drop it. If the ball reaches around your waist level, then it has the correct amount of air.<ref | + | #*Another way to check is to hold the ball beneath your chin and drop it. If the ball reaches around your waist level, then it has the correct amount of air.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Ball your heart out. Once you have a well inflated basketball, you’re ready to take it to the courts. Enjoy your game with a pumped ball. There isn’t a better feeling than a well pumped ball. | #Ball your heart out. Once you have a well inflated basketball, you’re ready to take it to the courts. Enjoy your game with a pumped ball. There isn’t a better feeling than a well pumped ball. | ||
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=== Caring for Your Ball === | === Caring for Your Ball === | ||
| − | #Clean your ball. After a hard day of basketball, be sure you give your ball a proper wipe down. Cleaning it periodically will prevent grime and dirt from settling into the ball. Use a damp cloth and allow it to dry.<ref>http://basketball.epicsports.com/how-to-care-for-a-basketball.html#question-1</ref> | + | #Clean your ball. After a hard day of basketball, be sure you give your ball a proper wipe down. Cleaning it periodically will prevent grime and dirt from settling into the ball. Use a damp cloth and allow it to dry.<ref name="rf2">http://basketball.epicsports.com/how-to-care-for-a-basketball.html#question-1</ref> |
#Store your ball. This depends on how often you like to play basketball. If you play often, keep your ball well inflated and store indoors at room temperature. If you don’t play too often, keep your ball slightly deflated. This will increase the longevity of the ball. | #Store your ball. This depends on how often you like to play basketball. If you play often, keep your ball well inflated and store indoors at room temperature. If you don’t play too often, keep your ball slightly deflated. This will increase the longevity of the ball. | ||
#*Never leave a ball outside and avoid direct sunlight for too long of a period. | #*Never leave a ball outside and avoid direct sunlight for too long of a period. | ||
| − | #Use it for basketball. A good way to ruin your basketball is by kicking it around like a soccer ball. It is a common misconception that any inflatable ball will work for anything. The construction and design of a basketball is very different from other balls. It was designed for the court, so bring it to the court not to the field.<ref | + | #Use it for basketball. A good way to ruin your basketball is by kicking it around like a soccer ball. It is a common misconception that any inflatable ball will work for anything. The construction and design of a basketball is very different from other balls. It was designed for the court, so bring it to the court not to the field.<ref name="rf2" /> |
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Make sure that you moisten the needle and hole before inserting the needle, or you might damage both the ball and the needle. | *Make sure that you moisten the needle and hole before inserting the needle, or you might damage both the ball and the needle. | ||
