Rugby Ball Control A Ball Smooth

In the most challenging rugby matches, players must be aware of every situation and be ready to react to anything their opponents might throw at them.

In order to improve their ever-changing skills, players need new initiatives to test their reactions. That's why Gilbert has worked with former Springboks, Blitzbokke, Scotland and current skills/contact coach Montpellier, Richie Gray, to design the ultimate catch/pass system to increase players' awareness and skill level.

Now available individually for the first time, the Control-A-Balls each behave slightly differently. The balls included are: match, light, heavy, no grip and unstable. Using these different balls at different times before using a standard ball challenges the player and improves their responsiveness in match situations.

Control-A-Balls are available in size 5.

If you want to improve your performance when it counts, Control-A-Balls are exactly what you need to take your game to the next level this season.

Each of the balls will arrive deflated, so they will need to be inflated to 9-10 psi for optimal performance. The unstable ball will then also need to add water, below is a guide on how to do this.

Unstable Ball Preparation Guide

• Inflate the ball as normal, as described above.
  Place the ball in a sink and, making sure the inflation needle is attached to the pump, unscrew the end of the handle so you can pour water into the pump.
• Working quickly and over the sink, add water to the pump, screw the handle on and then insert the needle into the ball valve.
• Press the handle to push water into the bladder; repeat this process until you have added 280 grams of water to the ball (about 3 full pumps).
  
  Tips: Try not to overfill the ball. If too much water is added, you can remove by inserting the inflation needle into the valve (as you would to deflate it) and hold over a sink with the needle at the bottom of the ball and gently squeeze the ball to remove some of the water. Then check the weight and continue.