Ball

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Oval in shape, it is 11-12in long. It has a circumference of 30-31in end to end and a circumference at the middle of 23-24in. The ball is made of four panels of leather, and normally weighs between 14-15oz. The ball can be changed if necessary, although the same ball that has been in play must be used for goal and penalty kicks.

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