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  1. Prolate spheroid

    The shape of an American football is officially termed a “prolate spheroid,” which means its polar axis (the measurement end-to-end) is longer than its equatorial diameter (the measurement around its middle). When thrown correctly, the ball spins and its shape generates a gyroscopic effect that reduces drag and stabilizes its flight.
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