best book(s)?

[ref47]

try master class by stanley lover
and soccer rules explained by stanley lover
the first covers fine points, the second general info.

[UmpireBob]

So far, some great referrals...but where can someone purchase these books? Are these likely to be found at Barnes & Noble, or do they need to be ordered directly from organizations like the USSF?

Bob

[ref47]

you will find the ussf publications on www.ussoccer.com. try amazon for any others.

[UmpireBob]

Originally Posted by ref47

try master class by stanley lover
and soccer rules explained by stanley lover
the first covers fine points, the second general info.

I went to Barnes & Noble the other day and picked up Soccer Rules Explained, as recommended above. I also picked up another of Lover's books, Official Soccer Rules Illustrated: A Quick Reference for All Coaches, Players, and Fans. I started off reading this second book first. I highly recommend it for the new referee (people like me). Along with all of the other publications that have been mentioned above, this one does a great job of communicating the concepts, which can sometimes be a hard thing to do when it comes to rules. I'm looking to get into the first book tonight.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Bob