Rule Books

[flash277]

I umpire USSSA and am training for USA umpire (for some reason, NY high school softball uses USA rules)......Does anyone know where to find actual books of the rules? I know I can print them out for free, but I prefer a small book instead of 85 pages in a binder.

 

[4KidsDad]

Wherever you're training should supply you some.

Or download/ buy the app.

 

[leechristensen]

I umpire USSSA and am training for USA umpire (for some reason, NY high school softball uses USA rules)......Does anyone know where to find actual books of the rules? I know I can print them out for free, but I prefer a small book instead of 85 pages in a binder.

most hs associations use nfhs rules weird that ny uses usa. but was told usa went paperless this year and no more handbooks.

 

[Quigs10]

Same question... I've looked online and searched for ASA Softball rulebook and all I find are the "changes" or modifications to the rules, but not the full set of ALL the ASA/USA rules. any link would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[inumpire]

The USA Softball Rule book is only available when you purchase the app, or register as a USA umpire, then you should be given a 2020 Rule book.
The reason NY uses the USA rule book is because USA softball is the governing body for softball. Has been for years. The USA & NFHS rule book are almost identical except for a few minor differences.

if you are going through USA umpire training, then your instructor should be able to help you get the rule book.