How to Pump a Soccer Ball Without a Pump

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Knowing how to pump a soccer ball without a ball pump is important because you never know when you might find yourself without a pump and with a deflated soccer ball. A soccer ball is arguably the most important piece of soccer gear and equipment but one other piece of equipment that is just as important is a soccer ball pump.

There is no worse feeling than getting to a soccer field ready to train only to find out your training balls are deflated and you don’t have a ball pump inside of your bag. But don’t worry if this happens to you because there are a couple of things you can try to inflate your soccer balls.

To fill up your soccer ball, you can either postpone your training session and invest money into a reliable ball pump, or use an alternative method from this list with common household items that you and friends might have lying around. In this blog I will cover everything you need to know about pumping air into your soccer ball without a ball pump.

Different Ways to Pump a Soccer Ball Without a Pump

How to Pump a Soccer Ball Without a Pump

Technique #1- Use a Compressed Air Canister

If you have access to a compressed air canister, this can be a quick solution and one of the most effective ways to fill up your ball without a needle or a pump. All you have to do is insert the nozzle inside the ball’s inflation hole and release the compressed air.

A compressed air canister fits perfectly inside of the ball’s air hole, but be cautious not to over-inflate the ball.

How to Pump a Soccer Ball Without a Pump

Technique #2- Transfer Air from a Balloon to your Soccer Ball

The next technique requires a balloon and something like a thin straw, coffee stirrer, or pump needle to help transfer the air from the balloon to the soccer ball. Begin by filling up the balloon with air and then use a paper clip or clamp to close off the lip of the balloon, the part where you blow into the balloon.

Next, insert the thin straw, coffee stirrer, or pump needle into the balloon and the other end into the ball. Release the paper clip or straw and slowly let the air move from the balloon into the ball.

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Technique #3- Use a pen, a paperclip, scissors, and tape

If you’d like to learn more about this technique checkout this post by Wendel F.

How to Pump a Soccer Ball Without a Pump

Technique #4- Visit a Gas Station

Some gas stations provide air pumps for car tires, which can be used to fill up your soccer ball. However, this should only be used as a last resort and only if you don’t have other options because a car tire air pump can damage your ball.

How to Pump a Soccer Ball Without a Pump

Technique #5- Visit a Bike Shop or use a Bike Pump

If you can’t find a gas station then you may be able to find a bike shop and ask to use their bike pump. A bike pump is designed to blow air into the bike tires, but it can also help fill up sports balls, including soccer balls, with air. Similar to the gas station, this should only be a last resort if you absolutely need to.

How to Pump a Soccer Ball Without a Pump

Summary

To summarize, there are different ways to inflate your soccer balls if you do not have a ball pump, and you might already have some of these things in your home. Knowing how to pump a soccer ball without a ball pump is a very important skill for players, coaches, and youth soccer parents to have so they can be ready for any situation.

In this blog I covered everything you need to know about how to pump a soccer ball without a pump and I provided you with five alternatives to using a ball pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Right Air Pressure for a Soccer Ball?

FIFA, the governing body of world soccer that creates the rules of the game, states that air pressure in a regulation ball must be between 8.5 pounds per square inch (psi) and 15.6 psi. That it a general guideline so it important to double check the specific guidelines of your soccer ball’s manufacturer since they may vary between brands and models.

How do you blow air into a deflated ball without a ball pump?

The most difficult part about filling up your soccer ball with air without a ball pump is finding the right materials that will help you do so. In this list we provided various techniques to fill up your soccer ball with air without a needle or ball pump and some materials you can try using include a compressed air canister, a balloon, a paper clip and a pen, a gas station pump, or a bike pump.

What is the best way to pump a soccer ball?

The most effective way to pump up a soccer ball is to purchase a reliable soccer ball pump, ideally one that has a gauge so that you can easily measure the ball’s air pressure.

How do you deflate a soccer ball?

To deflate a soccer ball all you need is the needle, you don’t necessarily need the entire ball pump.

How can I learn more about the game?

To learn more about soccer the most important thing is to join a team and play the game as much as possible. If possible, analyze high level games as much as you can and your own games as well by recording them with a soccer camera. Also read soccer books, listen to podcasts and interviews watch soccer documentaries, as well as some movies, tv shows, and anime.

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