Newbie to umping softball.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Jerry Blum

I was able to find a copy of the 2005 rule book on the web. Are there any major rule changes since then that would make this not usable until I can get my hands on a current rule book?

It should be a more than usable starting point, for sure. But there are a lot of rule changes every year. (I think there were 27 or something like that this year.) So, while it may not be everything you need to know, it will certainly cover all of the basics to get you going tomorrow night, and will work until you get a 2009 edition.

Also, when you get the chance and need a break from studying the rules, read over and study the umpire mechanics as well.