I always have a rulebook nearby, never on the field, for any association for which I am umpiring. It comes in handy for my own and others reference.
The NCAA requires that umpires have a rulebook on site. Rule 15:1:c states: "It is required that the umpiring crew have a current NCAA Softball Rules book accessible during the competition." The idea here is to cut down on the chance of protestable games. Makes sense to me.
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Scott
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