Question about the football itself

[FootballRef05]

Originally Posted by BIG UMP

I don't have my books with me but there is a play explaining the switch from leather to composite in the case book.

Case Book 1-3-2

A change from leather to rubber or vice versa or from longitudinal striping or conventional striping can only be made for a free kick or to start a series. If weather conditions warrant, a switch can be made by the officials from leather to leather or rubber to rubber within a series.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by FootballRef05

Case Book 1-3-2

A change from leather to rubber or vice versa or from longitudinal striping or conventional striping can only be made for a free kick or to start a series. If weather conditions warrant, a switch can be made by the officials from leather to leather or rubber to rubber within a series.

Thanks guys...now I can go show my head coach the rule and case...it caused quite a stir amongst the crew (4 man) during the halftime conversation according tto the Line Judge on our sideline...thanks again!

[RonRef]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Thanks guys...now I can go show my head coach the rule and case...it caused quite a stir amongst the crew (4 man) during the halftime conversation according tto the Line Judge on our sideline...thanks again!

Under your conditions I would ask the coaches if it was okay to use all three balls whenever if it was the only way to keep a good/dry ball in the game.