Abstract: Means and method for repairing an inflatable ball damaged to the extent that its ability to remain inflated has been impaired in which the method comprises the steps of removing a portion of the ball covering so as to permit the removal of the damaged bladder, if any, and the insertion of a new or replacement bladder; maintainably positioning the new or replacement bladder within the ball covering for ease of inflation thereof; and the restoring of the surface integrity of the ball cover while providing external access through the restored surface to the inflation valve of the new or replacement bladder. Apparatus has been disclosed for carrying forth the steps of the method and the end result of practicing the method is seen to be a manufacture comprising a repaired inflatable ball.