The worst rule book!

#1 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 07:45am

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 · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 08:14am

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Originally Posted by GrumpUmp

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 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 08:56am

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Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

One I can think of, right DAKOTA?

YSIFS' rule book is ten times worse. The Rules Supplement is filled with "I KILL you!"

Dakota · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 10:32am

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Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

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... )

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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.

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

NCASAUmp · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 10:34am

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Originally Posted by 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... )

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

Wow.

#6 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 10:35am

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

YSIFS' rule book is ten times worse. The Rules Supplement is filled with "I KILL you!"

What is YSISF?

Stu Clary · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 11:05am

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

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 · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 11:06am

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Originally Posted by GrumpUmp

What is YSISF?

Yemeni Slayer of the Infidel Softball Federation.

A running gag on this board.

NCASAUmp · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 11:06am

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Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Yes, but there's also mention of 40 virgins.

40 virgins?! How about 40 slu.... Oh I'm just stopping right there...

Welpe · #10 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 11:09am

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

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.

CajunNewBlue · #11 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 11:10am

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Originally Posted by Dakota

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.

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 · #12 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 04:59pm

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

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.

#13 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 05:48pm

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Originally Posted by SethPDX

In their defense, it makes penalties so much easier to enforce.

And I understand the most important and expensive component of the umpire's uniform is the wide-bladed sword!

Steve M · #14 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 07:29pm

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Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

And I understand the most important and expensive component of the umpire's uniform is the wide-bladed sword!

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 · #15 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 16, 2009, 08:21pm

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Originally Posted by Welpe

He was talking about YSISF, not the local university sorority intramural tournament.

pfffffffffffffftt

I doubt you could find 4 virgins at that.

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

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