Simplified Rule book

[GBFBUmp]

I know this has probably been discussed before, but I prefer not to go through all the threads.

Is the Simplified Rule book (comic book) worth the purchase price and shipping costs? Or, is it available anywhere else than the NFHS? Shipping costs there are more than the book price.

I have not used it in the past and this is my third year in football officiating. If it will help me I would spring for it, but I don't want to send away for it and find out it is too "simplified".

Any other suggestions on publications would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks for the feedback.

Originally posted by GBFBUmp
I know this has probably been discussed before, but I prefer not to go through all the threads.

Is the Simplified Rule book (comic book) worth the purchase price and shipping costs? Or, is it available anywhere else than the NFHS? Shipping costs there are more than the book price.

I have not used it in the past and this is my third year in football officiating. If it will help me I would spring for it, but I don't want to send away for it and find out it is too "simplified".

Any other suggestions on publications would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks for the feedback.

It breaks things down with pictures/drawings but I don't think it is a must have.

the best book I have found that explains rules with a ton of examples is "Redding's study guide to NFHS Football Rules"

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[GBFBUmp]

Originally posted by tpaul

the best book I have found that explains rules with a ton of examples is "Redding's study guide to NFHS Football Rules"

contact: [email protected]

Thanks, I did see that one on a site also. Helps knowing it is helpful b4 buying.

[MJT]

Originally posted by GBFBUmp
I know this has probably been discussed before, but I prefer not to go through all the threads.

Is the Simplified Rule book (comic book) worth the purchase price and shipping costs? Or, is it available anywhere else than the NFHS? Shipping costs there are more than the book price.

I have not used it in the past and this is my third year in football officiating. If it will help me I would spring for it, but I don't want to send away for it and find out it is too "simplified".

Any other suggestions on publications would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks for the feedback.

We can buy them at our rules meeting. It is nice, especially for new officials, but also as a review for all.

[Theisey]

While our association provides us with a new one every year, the actual content does not really change that much
from year to year.
You could buy one this year and maybe again in two years.

It's has been a useful document to have in ones early years of officiating, but tends to become old hat stuff.
I'd buy it at least once so you can judge for yourself, but see if you can find some other less experienced officials to order with you to save on shipping costs.

[JDLJ]

I would recommend you buy it once and also order the Handbook. You only need them every couple of years but they help. The comic book helps you visualize some of the rules and the handbook has some background and explaination that also helps.