Maintaining Ball Size at Competition

[Bryan Herbst]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Yes, Derek and Matt were able to get it to specifications easily and effectively. I wouldn't count on the teenager hanging out at a regional/district whose (one of many) job is to inflate the balls to have such a keen eye for detail.

Because there will be so few balls out on the field, the Field Supervisor can (and should) monitor this adequately.

2011 was a bit more difficult to monitor due to the number of inner tubes available, but I don't recall this being a problem that year.

If a team sees a ball that is significantly off from the specified "approximately 2 feet," they should ask to speak to the field supervisor. The field supervisor should be more than happy to correct the problem.

[Drivencrazy]

Originally Posted by Tanis

2011 was a bit more difficult to monitor due to the number of inner tubes available, but I don't recall this being a problem that year.

I seem to recall this being quite a bit of a problem in 2011 because of the different shaped tubes. I think in 2011 they had a "device" (2 pieces of plywood a set distance apart) that checked for tube over inflation but don't quote me on that.

I don't think the inflation will vary much beyond 24-26 inches but it's definitely something to account for.