DIY Space | Recycled Wall Ball Guide
I’m a thrifty person by nature. I reduce, reuse, recycle and drive an electric car. So this 8th DIY is particularly close to my heart. Today, we’re going to make a wall ball out of an old basketball or soccer ball if you have one. Growing up with a lot of athletes around me, I saw that these things get busted pretty easily, especially with dogs around. (They just can't resist sinking their teeth into it sometimes!)
If you’re like me and you’re a packrat, you may already own a busted basketball or soccer ball. In which case, now is the time to use it, my friend!! It’s day has finally come.
If this is not you and you’re starting to think hmmm… I wonder if this girl needs to read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. One, you’d be right. I do need to read that book or at least watch an episode of the show. Two, you can still get a cheap basketball for less than $10.
How to Make a Recycled Wall Ball
Acquire
- Rubber Indoor/Outdoor Basketball (either recycled or bought)
- Tire Patch Kit
- 40lb of salt pellets
Step #1 Cut It
If you’re using a recycled wall ball with multiple holes, you will need to patch all but one of the holes to begin and will need to skip this step. See Step #3 for patching. Then move onto Step #2.
If you’re using a recycled wall ball with one hole, you will need to skip this step and move onto Step #2
Cut into the Basketball so it makes a square. It’s helpful to make an X for the first cut to kind of get it going.
Step #2 Fill It
★Pro-Tip: Why Salt Pellets Are Better Than Sand
- Unlike sand, salt pellets do NOT leak after mild damage.
- Salt pellets give the ball a better balance as they actually fill the whole ball.
- Salt pellets are way easier to work with
- Salt pellets are way easier to clean up (Hallelujah!)
Fill the hole using the bag it came in as a way to funnel it into the basketball. The last bit is tricky, but if you shake it around a bit, I found it was easier.
Step #3 Weigh It
Before you patch it, you must weigh it. If it’s heavier than you like, remove some of the pellets until it’s the weight you prefer. Likewise, if it’s not enough, stuff some more pellets in there, but be wary if the seams look stressed. Should this happen, you may need to refill the medicine ball with a heavier material like iron sand.
Step #4 Patch It
Use the largest size in your patch kit and follow the instructions to seal the ball.
Step #5 Use It!
What are you waiting for? A myriad of wall ball exercises awaits you…
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Have a nice day,
We Hope you are doing well,
We are Manufacture of soccer balls/ Football balls, Volleyballs, Handballs, Rugby balls, Leather Retro balls, Futsal Balls, Goalkeeper gloves, Shin guards, Soccer Uniforms, Caps, Baseball Caps, trucker hats, Bucket hats, Tracksuit, Hoodie, Sweatshirts, Polo, Baseball Sliding Mitt, Baseball gloves, and all kinds of sublimation sportswear and Sports Goods.
43 years of innovation – the past, the present and the future IJAZ BUTT & SONS INTERNATIONAL is one of the few companies in the Sialkot industry that can trace its history back 43 years. IBSONS owned manufacturing and exporting Business concern of footballs, volley balls, rugby balls, beech balls, Vintage Leather Soccer Balls, Vintage Leather Hand Ball, Vintage Leather Basketball, and Fitness Wear. Sublimation Soccer and Basketball Uniform, Sports Goods and Sportswear.
If you want any product with your logo or your own design that we make for you, we are interested in working with your good company in the long term, your interest and inquiry are welcome and we will receive our best attention.
(MARKETING DEPARTMENT)Thanks, with the best regard.
IJAZ BUTT & SONS INTERNATIONAL
-———————————————————————
IJAZ BUTT & SONS INTERNATIONAL
( IBSONS GROUP OF COMPANIES )
Hussan Ijaz Butt (CEO)
Factory Address:-
Habib Pura Amina Abad Road
Sialkot, 51310 , Pakistan
Cell :- +92 300 330 3806
Tel:- +92 523 543 806
Fax:- +92 523 611 586
Web:- http://www.ibsons.com
Facebook:- http://www.facebook.com/ibsons.com.pk
Skype:- hussanijazbutt
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