Sales Rank: 4,159 Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9 Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 9 x 8 MPN: 74-281 Model: SPLD-01 UPC: 029321742819 EAN: 0029321742819 Release Date: June 15, 2008 Promotion: Get free shipping on this item when you spend $75.00 or more on Qualifying Items offered by Amazon.com. Terms and Conditions Promotion: Data not available Terms and Conditions
Product Description Specifically engineered for kids ages 8 and under. Weighing 25 % less than standard youth-sized balls, this ball is designed to help kids shoot and rebound more easily and successfully. Playing with a lighter ball will help build confidence and enable learning of sound fundamental skills. 27.5 in diameter and is made from high-performance composite leather, which provides leather-like softness and superior grip. For use indoors or outdoors. Amazon.com Product Description Introduce your child to the fast-paced action of hoops with Spalding s Rookie Gear Basketball, which is specifically engineered for kids ages 8 and under. Weighing 25 percent less than standard youth-sized balls, this Rookie Gear ball is designed to help your child shoot and rebound more easily and successfully right out of the gate. Parents and coaches can immediately notice improvements in shot mechanics and dribbling technique, as well as increased confidence rebounding a lighter ball. Playing with a lighter ball will help build confidence and enable learning of sound fundamental skills to keep them active and playing the game for years to come. The ball measures 27.5 inches in diameter and is made from high-performance composite leather, which provides leather-like softness and superior grip. It can be used either indoors or outdoors.p table align=center width=750 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src= http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/stores/sport-goods/rookie-collage-htl2010 border=0 align=top width=750 height=250/td/tr /table bAbout Spalding/bbr As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner.p
