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Basket ball size?

I am spending some great quality time with my brother lately . We do spend a lot of time outside playing. Anyways he loves basketball , he isn't in a special team or anything but we just enjoy playing together. I would like to know what is the correct age to switch from a number 5 basket ball to a number 7? Or should there be a number 6 in between?

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Choosing the right ball is important for your health and safety, and these guidelines should be adhered to while purchasing basketballs for official or unofficial games. 

 http://ezinearticles.com/?Basketball-Sizes&id=126732

Senior (Size #7) is the official size basketball (Circumference 76 - 79 cm, Diameter 24.5 - 25 cm).


Youth -  (Size #6) is recommended for women and teenagers (Circumference 69 cm, Diameter 22 cm).


Junior (Size #5) is recommended for small children (Circumference 58 cm, Diameter 18 cm).

http://www.bestsoccerbuys.com/balls-basketball.html

The Men's size 7 regulation basketball has a circumference between 29.5-30 inches, it weighs 20-22 ounces, and has a diameter of 9.39 inches.

The Women's size 6 regulation basketball has a circumference between 28.5 and 28 7/8 inches, it weighs 17.5-19.5 ounces and has a diameter of 9.07 inches.


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