This is the perfect companion to the rulebook and casebook and is designed to give a clear and concise understanding of the rules in a simple easy-to-read format.
Rules By Topic looks at the rules, organizes them by category and provides umpires with support information that helps them better understand the rules – and how to apply them.
Provides rules information for umpires at every level including:
• Rules organized by category – making them easier to learn, study and understand
• Rules written in rulebook language – including supporting case plays
• Rationales/history – gives a background why rules have developed as they have
• Fundamentals – provides the core rules highlighted for each topic
• “Did You Know?” – tidbits of historical information
• “Simple Terms” – taking complicated concepts and breaking them down into easy terms
• “Fact from Fiction” – dispelling rule myths and fiction
Rules By Topic: Baseball 2011 – Rules, Caseplays, Rationales Linked is perfect for the preseason, pregame and postgame reviews