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GrumpUmp Mon Mar 16, 2009 07:45am
The worst rule book!
 
No I have not read them all but of the ones I have read the 2009 ISA Rule Book is the worst. Last year’s rule book was no prize but it was put together better than this year’s rule book. There are missing words in sentences. There are incomplete sentences. There are no page numbers. There is no Table of Contents. There is no Index. There is at least 1 reference to a page number but the page number itself is missing. It appears to have been put together by a group of kids who were late for lunch. Is there a rule book worse than this that I haven’t seen yet?

whiskers_ump Mon Mar 16, 2009 08:14am
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Originally Posted by GrumpUmp (Post 588668)
No I have not read them all but of the ones I have read the 2009 ISA Rule Book is the worst. Last year’s rule book was no prize but it was put together better than this year’s rule book. There are missing words in sentences. There are incomplete sentences. There are no page numbers. There is no Table of Contents. There is no Index. There is at least 1 reference to a page number but the page number itself is missing. It appears to have been put together by a group of kids who were late for lunch. Is there a rule book worse than this that I haven’t seen yet?
One I can think of, right DAKOTA?

NCASAUmp Mon Mar 16, 2009 08:56am
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Originally Posted by whiskers_ump (Post 588671)
One I can think of, right DAKOTA?
YSIFS' rule book is ten times worse. The Rules Supplement is filled with "I KILL you!"

Dakota Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:32am
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Originally Posted by whiskers_ump (Post 588671)
One I can think of, right DAKOTA?
Yup, but I haven't kept up with them... have they improved it?

My favorite line from the book (from a few years ago... I suppose it is still there... )
Quote:
These are the basic playing rules adapted by the United States Fastpitch Association. We will not mention the very basics, which are universal. Balls, Strikes, Outs, Foul Ball, Fair ball, defensive interference, offensive interference, home run, triple, double, single, walk, strike out, etc. These are some of the fundamental parts of the game that have been a part of the game since it was invented. Any organization that changes these rules is changing the foundation of the game.
:D

I do not believe it is possible to call a game (unless it was exceptionally routine) using ONLY the USFA rule book.

NCASAUmp Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:34am
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Originally Posted by Dakota (Post 588719)
Yup, but I haven't kept up with them... have they improved it?

My favorite line from the book (from a few years ago... I suppose it is still there... ) :D

I do not believe it is possible to call a game (unless it was exceptionally routine) using ONLY the USFA rule book.
Wow.

GrumpUmp Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:35am
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp (Post 588680)
YSIFS' rule book is ten times worse. The Rules Supplement is filled with "I KILL you!"
What is YSISF?

Stu Clary Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:05am
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp (Post 588680)
YSIFS' rule book is ten times worse. The Rules Supplement is filled with "I KILL you!"
Yes, but there's also mention of 40 virgins.

NCASAUmp Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:06am
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Originally Posted by GrumpUmp (Post 588721)
What is YSISF?
Yemeni Slayer of the Infidel Softball Federation.

A running gag on this board. :)

NCASAUmp Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:06am
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Originally Posted by Stu Clary (Post 588731)
Yes, but there's also mention of 40 virgins.
40 virgins?! How about 40 slu.... Oh I'm just stopping right there...

Welpe Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:09am
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp (Post 588734)
40 virgins?! How about 40 slu.... Oh I'm just stopping right there...
He was talking about YSISF, not the local university sorority intramural tournament. :D

CajunNewBlue Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:10am
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Originally Posted by Dakota (Post 588719)
I do not believe it is possible to call a game (unless it was exceptionally routine) using ONLY the USFA rule book.
yes it it... its all umpire judgment. :D

lol @ defensive interference.

But seriously, last year everyone would use ASA with the USFA mod's.... or at least that's what i was told.

SethPDX Mon Mar 16, 2009 04:59pm
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp (Post 588680)
YSIFS' rule book is ten times worse. The Rules Supplement is filled with "I KILL you!"
In their defense, it makes penalties so much easier to enforce. :p

Ref Ump Welsch Mon Mar 16, 2009 05:48pm
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Originally Posted by SethPDX (Post 588813)
In their defense, it makes penalties so much easier to enforce. :p
And I understand the most important and expensive component of the umpire's uniform is the wide-bladed sword! :p

Steve M Mon Mar 16, 2009 07:29pm
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Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch (Post 588824)
And I understand the most important and expensive component of the umpire's uniform is the wide-bladed sword! :p
Is that more important than the bomb kept in the ball bag? I'm sure I read that arguing ball/strike calls leads to a suicide meeting with the defensive coach.

wadeintothem Mon Mar 16, 2009 08:21pm
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Originally Posted by Welpe (Post 588736)
He was talking about YSISF, not the local university sorority intramural tournament. :D
pfffffffffffffftt

I doubt you could find 4 virgins at that.

Probably have to go to an umpire clinic to find 40 virgins.

Stu Clary Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:11pm
The YSISF's martyrs are in for a big surprise.

Welpe Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:43pm
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Originally Posted by wadeintothem (Post 588852)
pfffffffffffffftt

I doubt you could find 4 virgins at that.

Probably have to go to an umpire clinic to find 40 virgins.
Did you get that line from the softball parents at HeyBucket? :D

wadeintothem Tue Mar 17, 2009 07:22am
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Originally Posted by Welpe (Post 588894)
Did you get that line from the softball parents at HeyBucket? :D
lol - it struck me funny. :D

Thats my bad yo. :o

IRISHMAFIA Tue Mar 17, 2009 09:38am
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Originally Posted by Stu Clary (Post 588731)
Yes, but there's also mention of 40 virgins.
Mention 40 virgins around a softball field now, and the parents have the police lock you up and then ask questions.

Ref Ump Welsch Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:05am
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Originally Posted by Steve M (Post 588844)
Is that more important than the bomb kept in the ball bag? I'm sure I read that arguing ball/strike calls leads to a suicide meeting with the defensive coach.
I'll grant this...both are equally important, as well as the big fancy limo the umpire has for the 40 virgins. :p

NCASAUmp Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:31am
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA (Post 588936)
Mention 40 virgins around a softball field now, and the parents have the police lock you up and then ask questions.
Not if you passed your background check, right?

Just kidding, Mike! Don't go there! :)

IRISHMAFIA Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:41am
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp (Post 588973)
Not if you passed your background check, right?

Just kidding, Mike! Don't go there! :)
Actually, if that happened, I guess the background check didn't help much, did it? :p

wadeintothem Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:02pm
Unlike you heathens, Region 14 is now child safe for all us umpires are back ground checked!

Ref Ump Welsch Wed Mar 18, 2009 05:00pm
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Originally Posted by wadeintothem (Post 588982)
Unlike you heathens, Region 14 is now child safe for all us umpires are back ground checked!
Heathens? I thought the term was infidels! :p

Chess Ref Wed Mar 18, 2009 05:54pm
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Originally Posted by wadeintothem (Post 588982)
Unlike you heathens, Region 14 is now child safe for all us umpires are back ground checked!
And a whole bunch of other things that have nothing to do with child proofing the softball diamonds.

wadeintothem Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:54pm
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Originally Posted by Chess Ref (Post 589466)
And a whole bunch of other things that have nothing to do with child proofing the softball diamonds.
I really like the idea of a ball that doesnt injure :rolleyes: so they can use any bat.

wadeintothem Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:55pm
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Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch (Post 589459)
Heathens? I thought the term was infidels! :p
Yeah, a bunch of deviant unchecked infidels. You could be anyone!!! How could I know?

You know, in Region 14 we even eat our hot dogs starting in the middle just so no one gets any ideas....

CajunNewBlue Thu Mar 19, 2009 07:27am
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Originally Posted by wadeintothem (Post 589512)

You know, in Region 14 we even eat our hot dogs starting in the middle just so no one gets any ideas....
rofl.... dang and i thought it was just us that did that. :D


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