The rugby ball got its oval shape accidentally in 1870 when the manufacturers switched from pig's bladder innertubes to rubber ones which were significantly more pliable. As the rules of American football moved away from the rules of rugby, the balls were designed to be narrower at the ends to allow for longer throws - giving the ball the shape we know today.

Mini-American Football Schildkroet-Funsports Neoprene Mini-American Football

The NFL guidelines stipulate that balls need a pressure of 12.5-13.5 psi (86.2-93.1 kPa). The best way to measure this is with a ball pump with a pressure gauge. This ball is a great option for junior players, offering hours of enjoyment and lasting for a long time. Miniature American Football made in authentic pimpled grain material. 16cm in length approx. NFL games are being played in England throughout the year. This product is a perfect giveaway in a growing sports market.

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We’re excited to partner with other brands including Nike and Adidas. All of these products have a 1 year warranty, making them very much part of the Decathlon family. Read more Axis Football League lets you compete in various football matches and leagues. This game has an amazing amount of detail and true American Football fans will appreciate its complexity. Official NFL guidelines dictate that balls should be 11 to 11.25 inches (27.94cm - 28.58cm) long and have a weight of 14-15 ounces (396.89-425.24g). and Goal is a popular football game that features tactical gameplay and makes use of the many different plays and strategies involved in American Football.

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The Official Bulk range of American Footballs are designed for recreational use but, still have many of the features desired in an American Football. This ball has double laces to give the authentic feel and design. The Wilson replica mini NFL game ball has been designed for use as a recreational ball but is ideal for young children to practise with too.

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We’ve created an easy to interpret and understand American football ball size chart; so you can be sure that you’re buying a ball that’s the correct size. As a leading producer of American Footballs, Wilson have introduced a number of innovative features to the market over the course of their existence, helping to enhance the quality of their ball and the performance for their customers. Whether you are an adult looking to buy a regulation size NFL football, or a parent searching for information about junior-sized American footballs - you’ve come to the right place. Three particular titles are worth mentioning due to their popularity as awesome free football games.

Wilson NFL MINI REPLICA American Football, Mixed Leather

Football games let you take control of a team of pro football players and compete in various competitions on the Grid Iron. Throw long passes, smash through the defence, and try to score a touchdown! This American football is the official flag game American football and is an extremely popular American football for leisure use. Wilson are a well-known, established brand in American Football, producing thousands of balls each year, from their designated factory in ADA, Ohio, which are distributed all over the world. You don't have permission to access "http://www.jdsports.co.uk/sport/american-football/" on this server. You don't have permission to access "http://www.jdsports.co.uk/product/brown-wilson-nfl-duke-mini-american-football/16049293/?" on this server.

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Early American football balls were made from inflated pig's bladders, often wrapped in a leather skin casing. These early balls were rounder than the balls used in the NFL today and more like a plum shape than a prolate spheroid. Accounts from the time do not make it completely clear why the ball became narrower at the ends, although many people believe that, as the game of American football is based on a combination of Association Football and rugby, the shape was inspired by the oval rugby ball. The Wilson GST Leather football is the official ball of the NCAA. It is the number 1 football in the USA. Great for taking down to the park, this Wilson NFL Replica Mini American Football will help improve your throwing skills and technique in no time, the ball has the provides a good level of grip coupled with Wilson and NFL branding. The American football is manufactured from synthetic leather to provide excellent durability. The Wilson Micro American football is a great novelty item or recreational mini ball. Built to a high specification, this mini American football still maintains the same uncompromised performance of the full-sized Wilson American footballs, making a great leisure play ball.