The ball
The ball – Replacement of a Defective Ball
If the ball bursrs or becomes defective during the course of the match:
- the match is stopped
- the match is restarted by dropping the replacment ball at the place where the first ball became defective
If the ball bursts or become defective whilst not in play at a kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty kick or throw-in:
- the match is restarted accordingly
The ball may not be chancged during the match without the authority of the referee