Needle, pump, gauge?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Still, a needle is pretty worthless without a pump,...

Not if you need to let air OUT of the ball.

I don't find flat balls, I find them over inflated. A quick release of air during the introductions and we're all set.

A hot ball makes for a rough game.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Not if you need to let air OUT of the ball.

I don't find flat balls, I find them over inflated. A quick release of air during the introductions and we're all set.

I go straight for the game ball after the captain's meeting. Usually it's because the book isn't quite ready for me and I need something else to do.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

A quick release of air during the introductions and we're all set.

Did you ever notice how bad the air coming out of a basketball stinks?

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Did you ever notice how bad the air coming out of a basketball stinks?

Oh, it's the ball . . .

[DRJ1960]

I must be the only one who is handed balls that barely bounce.....

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by DRJ1960

I must be the only one who [has] handed balls that barely bounce.....

You're not. I have to inflate basketballs more often than not.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bainsey

You're not. I have to inflate basketballs more often than not.

Really? I've had exactly one underinflated ball in the 11 years I've officiated in my current location.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Rich

Really? I've had exactly one underinflated ball in the 11 years I've officiated in my current location.

Agree....they're just not common. I carry a needle and use it a few times a year.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Rich

Really? I've had exactly one underinflated ball in the 11 years I've officiated in my current location.

Hmmm.... you're not alone here, either. Could be me.

Drop test that I've been doing: Drop the ball from eye level. On its way down, flex your arm. It the ball bounces high enough to touch your arm, it's inflated enough.

[BLydic]

And the pin fits ever so snuggly in my spare fox 40, making it very easy to locate.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

You're not. I have to inflate basketballs more often than not.

Must be that Canadian air.

[amusedofficial]

I'm not real big on being the home team equipment manager. They need to provide a ball that meets the rules. I don't mark or sweep the courts, set up the clock, sell the hot dogs or take tickets either.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by amusedofficial

I'm not real big on being the home team equipment manager. They need to provide a ball that meets the rules. I don't mark or sweep the courts, set up the clock, sell the hot dogs or take tickets either.

It would take you much longer to get another ball or have someone provide one than it takes to let air out of the ball. Probably does not take more than 5 seconds.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by amusedofficial

I'm not real big on being the home team equipment manager. They need to provide a ball that meets the rules. I don't mark or sweep the courts, set up the clock, sell the hot dogs or take tickets either.

Really?

What do you think looks more awkward from the perspective of game management and takes longer, to boot?

(1) Asking for a series of basketballs and finding that one that meets the specifications OR

(2) Taking about 10-15 seconds and removing a few pounds of air from a basketball that's sitting on the scorer's table?

I work NCAA football and we are given balls before the game starts, usually in the locker room. One of our duties is to ensure the balls have the proper amount of air. We do that by measuring the balls and adding or removing air from them. Wouldn't think of doing otherwise.

I don't think this is a huge deal, but having an attitude about removing a bit of air from a basketball strikes me as being a bit silly.

[BktBallRef]

A pissing contest over whether to adjust the air in the ball or get another ball?

"I'm not real big on being the home team equipment manager."

Good grief.