Rule Comparison

[Justme]

Does anyone know if there's a publication that compares FED, NCAA & ASA rule differences?

There's a publication for baseball but I have been unable to find one for softball.

Thanks

[AtlUmpSteve]

FYI; just a cut and paste from another source. I have no personal interest.

The Umpire Handbook of Softball Rules Differences - Version 7 - 2006
• Order yours now - $7.00 - includes shipping. •
This document discusses the major differences in softball rules between NCAA, ASA (female adult and JO), and Federation. Each listing has the rule reference and quickly points you to the actual rules. The document is presented in an easy-to-read format with a complete Table of Contents.
Order Information:
Send check for $7 payable to John Bennett to:
John Bennett
6263 Via Ribazo
Anaheim, CA 92807
Your Handbook will be mailed within two days of your request. Include your email address if you want to be on the distribution list for updates. Please do staple the check.

[Justme]

Thanks for the information

[Andy]

Just FYI....John Bennett is an umpire in Southern California. From what I understand, he started compiling this document several years ago for his own personal use.

The document is very thorough and a good listing of the rules differences between the three codes. The $7.00 doesn't do much more than cover his costs and time. he continues to do this as a service to all umpires that want to take advantage of it.

[wadeintothem]

http://www.dcasa.org/images/2005NFHS...ifferences.doc

thats fed and asa courtesy irishmike link many moons ago.. 2005 ..

[Steve M]

Let me second Andy's recommendation of John's work. It is a very easy to use document.

I put together a Fed/ASA differences document for a couple of years and was going to start adding NCAA into that, then I found John's work. I know about the work that goes into his booklet and we can all see the accuracy - it is well worth the price.