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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 03:15pm
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referee testing ball for proper air pressure

#21. When the referee tests the ball for proper air pressure, the test shall be conducted on the playing court surface.

This has to be true, common sense would tell me that. The question is where can I find it in the book
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 03:18pm
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#21. When the referee tests the ball for proper air pressure, the test shall be conducted on the playing court surface.

This has to be true, common sense would tell me that. The question is where can I find it in the book
Look under Rule one, below the diagram of the authenticating mark.
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 03:26pm
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Geez I'm an idiot. How could I possibly miss that? Thanks.
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 03:36pm
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Rule 1 is the driest of the 10 and I know that I tend to skim it. There are usually a handful of questions on the test pertaining to it, though.
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#21. When the referee tests the ball for proper air pressure, the test shall be conducted on the playing court surface.

This has to be true, common sense would tell me that. The question is where can I find it in the book
And always bring a small pump and needle too....just in case!
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 08:04pm
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And always bring a small pump and needle too....just in case!
You're kidding right? I do carry a needle, slips easily in the Fox 40 mouthpiece.

But a small pump?
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 08:52pm
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 10:07pm
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Nope, not kidding

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You're kidding right? I do carry a needle, slips easily in the Fox 40 mouthpiece.

But a small pump?
I've never used the pump at a V game before. But sub-v, AAU, and rec ball......yep, used it several times. Fits neatly into my bag.
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 11:05pm
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You're kidding right? I do carry a needle, slips easily in the Fox 40 mouthpiece.

But a small pump?
I hope it doesn't slip easily out of the mouthpiece while you're using it. That could hurt.
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 11:47pm
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No, basketball is it.


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I've never used the pump at a V game before. But sub-v, AAU, and rec ball......yep, used it several times. Fits neatly into my bag.
Cool, I could see it being an inconvenience to bring to a varsity game.
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 11:49pm
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I hope it doesn't slip easily out of the mouthpiece while you're using it. That could hurt.
Spare whistle, fits nice and snug.
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Cool, I could see it being an inconvenience to bring to a varsity game.
It's no inconvenience, the pump fits right in my bag.

The inconvenience is if you can't find a good ball and no one has a needle or pump and you don't start the game on time.

Worst case scenario, it takes me a minute to jog back to the locker room get the needle or pump and make adjustments.
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Old Wed Nov 10, 2010, 08:48am
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I have never run into a situation where *all* the balls are under-inflated. Matter of fact, in 50 varsity games last season, the ball given me (or a partner) was under-inflated exactly zero times and overinflated about 47 times. We carry a needle in our jacket pocket and I've gotten some funny looks when taking pounds of area out of a way over-inflated ball.

If, for some reason a ball is under-inflated, I tell them I need a different ball. I don't carry a pump.
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Old Wed Nov 10, 2010, 09:00am
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A suggestion...

I happen to work VB and BK, and used to work FB. When you check air pressure as much as I do, it pays to spend some $$ and get a Molten Digital Air pressure gauge. It's darn expensive, but it makes the process of checking air pressure very, very easy, and it is small enough to keep in your jacket pocket.

Amazon.com: Molten Digital Air Pressure Pump and Gauge: Sports & Outdoors: Reviews, Prices & more
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I have never run into a situation where *all* the balls are under-inflated. Matter of fact, in 50 varsity games last season, the ball given me (or a partner) was under-inflated exactly zero times and overinflated about 47 times. We carry a needle in our jacket pocket and I've gotten some funny looks when taking pounds of area out of a way over-inflated ball.

If, for some reason a ball is under-inflated, I tell them I need a different ball. I don't carry a pump.
+1

I've always carried a needle to let air out but it's not my job to blow up balls. If I can't find a good ball from the home team, I go to the visitors. They all love to over-inflate 'em. They think it gives them a quicker bounce and are easier to dribble(and they are right). Teams have been over-inflating balls...oh...forever.
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