Great input gentlemen. I agree that soccer is "easier" than BB, in general, to officiate and learn the rules/laws. In my state (MA) the high school BB course is about 12 sessions compared to 2 or 3 for soccer. It is different with the "advantage" type of calls, continuious flow of the game... Also, it's different from most of our American sports with the line being "in play", and the ball iin the air can be out of play... And wait until you discuss off-sides! It's a "very simple" law our instructor told us. BUt there are many situations that players & coaches don't even know (i.e. "over & back")
I would add that signals are basic and simple, but when the call made it is not always clear by the signal used. This causes confusion with players, coaches and FANS! In BB, we have several siginals to indicate the infraction, which can quickly convey the foul. NFHS & USSF have diffences that can be confusing at times for those of us doing high school and other youth games.
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