proper football size for my age

Question
Coach, what size football should I practice playing with, (I am 9 yrs old and have a hard time throwing a regulation football)?  I will be playing football this fall and do not know what size ball the school will be using and I want to practice properly over the summer.

Answer
Caleb -

Thanks for the question.  Well Caleb, my best advice is to contact the coach of the team you will be playing on, and ask him what size ball you will be using this season.  Once you get that info, you can go out and purchase the correct size.  If a coach hasnt been selected yet, contact the man who is running the league (maybe he is a recreation director, or a school's athletic director) and ask him what ball you will need to use.

Its always good to get info from the top.  That goes with anything in life.  So instead of guessing or taking a chance and being wrong, make the necessary calls and get the facts.  You will be glad you did!

Best wishes!

Coach Perl