Rule 3 - The Ball

3:1
The ball is made of leather or a synthetic material. It must be spherical. The surface must not be shiny or slippery (18:3).

3:2
At the start of the game, the ball used in a game for men or male youth (over age 16) must have a circumference of 58- 60 cm and a weight of 425-475 grams (size 3).

For women, male youth (12-16 years), and female youth (over 14 years) the circumference of the ball must be 54-56 cm and the weight 325-400 grams (size 2).

For male youth (8-12 years) and female youth (8-14 years) the circumference of the ball must be 50-52 cm and the weight at least 315 grams (size 1).

For "minis" (basically under 8 years) the circumference of the ball must be 48 cm and the weight at least 290 grams (size 0).

3:3
At every game, there must be two balls available that conform with the rules.

3:4
Once the game has started, the ball must not be changed unless this becomes absolutely necessary.

3:5
It is obligatory to use official IHF balls, marked with the IHF logo in all international games (see the regulations for balls in the IHF Statutes).

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