Volleyball (ball)
The volleyball is the game device of the same team sport ( volleyball).
Shape and dimensions
The ball must be spherical, made of a soft leather or plastic leather sheath. Must also be within a bladder made of rubber or similar material. The ball should be one color and light, or a combination of colors ( eg yellow -blue-white or red- green-white ) are made. The amount must be at 260 to 280 g of 65 to 67 cm and the weight. The internal pressure of 294.3 to 318.82 mbar.
Production and manufacturers
The volleyball is prepared exactly the same principle as a football. The balls in the indoor range ( indoor volleyball ) are often glued, but the balls in the outdoor area ( beach volleyball ), however, are sewn. Manufacturer of beach and indoor volleyballs are for example:
- Mikasa
- Molten
- Adidas
- Erima
- Rucanor
- Spalding
- Powerplay
- Derby Star
- Wilson
The two main manufacturers of volleyball articles are the two Japanese companies Mikasa and Molten.
Official balls
For international and national volleyball competitions, there are various official game balls.
National and international volleyball
The " Mikasa MVP 200 " is used for country and Bundesliga games. On the free sites, the logo of the event (eg Olympic Games, World Cup) is often placed. U.s.w. For international matches, tournaments need in terms of size, color, brand (...) all have the same features of the balls.
Since the 2008/2009 season of " MVP 200 " by the new model was " MVA 200 " replaced. This includes a new interface, through which he less bouncing off the arms of the defense / adoption player or the ground.
Ball for the regional and recreational sports
In some regional associations of this ball ( Molten IV58LC ) is used for women 's, men's, senior and youth games outside of the national leagues. It is also used, especially in education as well as in recreational sport. Often the ball will also be used to campaigns, such as youth training for the Olympics to present a logo. For each volleyball article, so for this variety of balls, there is a certification mark. Molten, a Japanese company, is the manufacturer of this ball.
Beach volleyball
The " Mikasa Beach Champ VLS 300 " is the official match ball in international and national beach volleyball competitions. It can be played indoor as well as outdoor on sand. Also for this volleyball there is a certification mark. On the tournament series some state associations, however, the " Molten MBVBM " official ball.