Biggest rules/mechanics changes of the last 5 years

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I think the rules changes, and certainly the annual interps, are posted on this site.

And, if ti's been 10 years, imo you are better off starting over rather than just trying to learn the changes.

That was my thought as well. Just get back in the books and study.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

That was my thought as well. Just get back in the books and study.

Agree with bob jenkins and Raymond. Ten years is a long time. On my local board, after a ten year absence, such an official would be strongly encouraged to take the rule classes and mechanics classes and be required to take the written test and the floor test like a rookie official.

On the other hand, being aware of changes may avoid some confusion.

On the third hand, depending on one's learning style, in some learners being aware of changes may cause some confusion.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Raymond

That was my thought as well. Just get back in the books and study.

There are more resources now to do just that than there were 10 years ago. NASO has an entire collection of stuff to allow you to learn rules easier or focus on things that are common to the game. There is no magic bullet to learning the rules, you have to get in and read some things.

Peace