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Balls can be spherical or not. The (American) football uses a ball that is far from spherical. However, a sphere is a perfect geometrical solid with a uniform radius, and a ball made in that shape is quite suitable for games. It will, for instance, bounce in a predictable way.
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What is the mathematical name for the shape of a soccer ball?
The soccer ball is round in three dimensions. It's a sphere. (The Laws of the Game actually specify a spherical ball.)
Are all soccer balls spherical?
Soccer balls are not always spherical in shape; commonly, the surface of a soccer ball is composed of many hexagonal patches that are slightly ridged.
What sports are played using a spherical ball?
baseball, basketball, and volleyball
What shape can roll like an wheel excluding any type circle and cylinder?
A spherical shape like a ball.
Does a ball have corners?
Spherical balls have no corners. The American football has 2 corners. A ball (of any shape) may be sewn together of polygons each of which has several corners (vertexes).
