ASA Pitcher Delay

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Different organizations have different opinions on whether an umpire should have the rulebook with him/her on the field. My understanding from blues on this board is that the NCAA requires it (please correct me if I'm wrong), while in ASA, it's frowned upon. Without going into a whole debate as to why one side is wrong or right, I'll just sum it up that both sides have merited arguments.

Then again, I do have the PDF version of the ASA rule book on my phone...

NCAA requires that the rulebook be accessible. I keep one in my car during games. Coaches usually have a rulebook in the dugout.