Don't snap the ball in the first place and it's not an issue. And if you do decide to run a play on 3rd and 1, run the ball, and if you run a pass play, get rid of the damn ball. Just bad football all around.
it's just instinct to intercept the ball, kind of like a pitcher trying to field a grounder when you're better served letting the infielder handle it. Like what was said, it's highly unlikely we score anyway.