ProudGrandma Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Who knew? I didn't. Maybe I am showing just how dumb I am...but I had no idea. My 11 year old son wants a soccer ball...but when I went to Amazon to buy one...that is when I found out. So what do the sizes mean and what size do I want for my son? Please help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes, yes they do, lol. The bigger sizes are for the younger crowd. Is he on a U12 team or is he just wanting a ball to kick around? A size 4 should work nicely for his age and I believe that's standard for his age group if he's on a team. (having to bring this back from my memory archives - I played soccer all throughout my childhood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I would get a size 5. That is for about 12 and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 For an 11 year old you'll want regulation size, which is a 5. He could do with a 4. Smaller balls are for younger kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 We have three sizes. Size 5 that was Logan's in high school and college, I think it's regulation size. Anyone in 8U (8 and under) uses size 3 in Asher's league, and Jac gas a smaller one that doesn't have a size listed. If you contact your coach, they can tell you what size is used in practice and games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 My son is a U12 player. When they play 8 a side, they use a 4. When they play 11 a side, they use a 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes they do. On the boxes they say what age level they are for. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccolopy Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I would get a 5. My DD's league still uses a size 4 for games, but she finds a size 5 fine at home. DS has been using size 5 in games for a few years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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