It's simple to me.
If the game is close between two good teams, make sure the game balls are good.
If the game is not close between a good team and a bad team, make sure the bad team plays defense using the soft, spongy game balls. If the good team is on defense, let them use the harder better game balls.
Anything to get the game over ASAP, so there is more tim for root beers after the contest!
