Size 4 Ball
Gear & EquipmentA medium-sized soccer ball used for youth players typically between ages 8 and 12.
Related Terms in Gear & Equipment
Pug Goal
A small, pop-up portable goal used for youth soccer or small-sided training games.
Jersey
The shirt worn by a player. It must contain a number on the back and usually features the team crest and sponsor logos.
Cones
Small plastic markers used by coaches to mark out boundaries, goals, or dribbling courses during training.
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