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    What should I do when the valve doesn't line up with the hole in the pigskin?
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    I'm afraid it's time to buy a new football.
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    How do I moisten the pin?
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    Just stick the tip into your mouth.
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    Do I have to remove whole valve?
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    Do not remove the valve. You will ruin the ball.
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    My football lets out air when I insert the hand pump. Any suggestions?
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    Check the ball for holes. There are probably a couple around the area where you insert the pump.
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    My valve went through; will it still inflate?
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    No. You'll probably have to replace the ball.
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    What do you do if your football pops?
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    You'll need to buy a new football.
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    Where can I get a football?
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    Any sporting goods store or department store. You can find them all over the place.
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    Where do I get the needle and air?
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    Get the needle from any sporting-goods or hardware store. Get the air from any air compressor.
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    What happens if the needle breaks inside the valve? Can I just push it through into the ball?
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    Yes.
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    How do I stop leak at the needle site?
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    If the valve leaks, it may be dirty. Blow air around it with a needle. If that doesn't work, it is possible to replace it. Search online for "replace football valve."
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    What if I don't have a gauge, just a hand pump?
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    Pump just enough air into the ball so that you can press on the middle of the ball with your thumb, and the ball will indent about half an inch. (A harder ball will be more difficult to catch.)
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