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Originally Posted by MikeStrybel
I just became registered in our state for football, largely because I help coach my 11 year old's team and wanted a better understanding of crew mechanics, interps, etc. We use high school rules with some modifications (TCYFL) and have had really good crews work our games so far. I need help with a ruling: Can you change footballs for PATs? We have had conflicting rulings, one allowed the change and another prevented it. I know it is an easy answer for most of you, so I appreciate the effort. Thanks!
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ART. 2 . . . Each team shall provide at least one legal game ball to the referee at the time the game officials assume authority for the contest. Only legal game balls approved by the referee may be used during the contest.
Each team may use any referee-approved ball of its choice to free kick or start a new series of downs. If a touchdown occurs following a change of possession and the scoring team did not put the ball in play, any referee-approved ball may be used for the try.
NOTE: By state association adoption, a specific ball which meets specifications may be mandated for postseason or state playoff competition.
You can not bring in a new ball just for the PAT if you had possession of the ball. The only way this can happen is if the field is wet and we have been changing the ball often due to this condition.