To patch a jumping ball, you should start by locating the position of the hole. Put the ball in a bowl of water and watch for any rising bubbles. Once you discover the puncture, remove all grease from the area and dry. Take a patch, place it on the site, and mark its outline. Use an abrasive paper or file to roughen the area around the mark and apply an adhesive in line with the label's user instructions. Finally, attach the patch to the damaged area and apply pressure until it connects to the ball.