Soccer balls ⚽️ are made with a bunch of hexagons
Baseballs ⚾️ and Tennis Balls 🎾 have two a rounded hourglass shapes
Basketballs 🏀 have their own weird thing going on
Volleyballs 🏐 have the rectangles
Why aren’t there soccer balls with the volleyball pattern? Why not make a baseball out of hexagons?
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Great question! Each sport has its own ball design for specific reasons. Soccer balls use hexagons because this shape helps create a rounder ball and makes it easier to kick accurately. Baseballs have a smooth surface for better grip and control when pitching or hitting. Volleyballs have rectangles to help players grip and control the ball during play.
These patterns also affect how the balls behave in the air and on the ground. Changing the design could impact how the ball bounces or rolls, which is crucial for each sport’s gameplay. Sticking to traditional designs helps players know what to expect during a game!
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