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Originally Posted by bigjohn
I mean, is there really any advantage to low air in a football? Why should it matter what footballs are used in the game? I don't think anyone gains an unfair advantage one way or the other but officials do this duty like it is their whole being. Say something about a kid having a back plate or cantilever sticking out and you get the ol' "who really cares, Coach?"
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It might allow you to grip the ball better. It can also be a better ball to kick.
Again you are making generalizations, my crew has never really cared or even check the actual inflation other than in college ball where we need to review multiple balls for each team. In HS we get one, maybe two at the most considering we do not use 7 man ball mechanics or switch balls on every possible incompletion. For the most part if we cannot put our thumb totally in the ball, it is likely good. Actually I often think the ball used are at a disadvantage to the team using them as they often are very slick and slippery.
Peace