How To Inflate A Basketball

It may seem obvious to many but do you really know the best method to Inflate A Basketball? Do you use glycerine to lubricate the needle and do you know the correct PSI it should be inflated to?
We strongly recommend using GLYCERINE to lubricate the valve opening prior to inserting the needle adaptor. If you cannot find this oil then sewing machine oil is also a good option. Olive oil is slightly thicker but is also a good alternative but use slightly less.
What pump should you use and how do you use a pressure gauge to get the correct PSI? All of these questions will be answered in our guide to inflating a basketball.
If you do not have a pressure gauge available then you can also use the measure test to see if you have the correct ball pressure. Drop the basketball from a height of 183cm - measured to the underside of the ball. The ball should bounce within a range of 124cm to 137cm - measured to the top of the basketball. If the ball bounces above the 137cm mark then you will need to remove some air from the ball. Likewise if the ball bounces below the 124cm mark then more air should be added to the ball.
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[@SportsBallStu]

Always use glycerine to lubricate the needle, this can be found in most supermarkets in the baking aisle

[@Jessica-ts4dj]

Ty taught me and my 12 year old son how to do it! Single mom life

[@mihajloucrainec9375]

Thank You!❤

[@IrradiatedMushroom]

I bought a BBall on amazon and have no idea how to inflate it, being a dummy-dumb-dumb I thought it would come inflated. I've got a bike pump surely some Brit has a come-up with a good way to inflate it without having to buy extra gear...

[@blaze7543]

For the liquid in the ball. As like a different option can't you use spit?

[@SofiaHenry-vz2er]

I did not wet the needle when pumping it into my basket ball is that dangerous?

[@germaineteo1438]

Thanks so much for the tips, I just ordered "99.7% Glycerin/Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade" and im not sure if that is the right one.

[@bradbonarddelacruz2238]

why not put the glycerin onto the pin itself? it's more effective, right?

[@tbtgroblox7761]

Can i use water instead of the glycerin

[@CryptoPay5555]

What’s wrong with a bit of water for lub?

[@jmaddocks4491]

How do you know what size pump adapter to use?

[@randythomas9144]

My daughter uses Wilson Evolution game basketball balls 🏀 & it’s a 28.5 ! It says 7-9 lbs inflate so I just inflate it to 8! I figure you can’t go wrong with right in the middle !!!!!

[@xxxtenationtarau6947]

Well what if you dont have all those materials

[@AceHardy]

🔥🏀

[@sumitroy6911]

Thanks Sir, very useful video... 🤗🤗

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

what is this liquid that u used? where i can found it?? thanks

[@ITitanWarI]

Can wd40 be used as lubricant

[@SL_Beast]

so I today inflated the ball today,and i kinda think the ball bumps too high,like it's kinda hard to dribble

[@vyrbie1981]

i tried pumping with a pin, but the ball doesnt even inflate, instead it deflates.

[@pankajbhaigopalbhai9359]

Can you use water instead of glycerine?