The Sports Rules Book
Essential rules for 54 sports Copyright date: 1998 Pages: 384 Trim size: 8.5 x 11 Publication date: 9/22/97 AUDIENCES Guide for youth sports officials and physical education instructors. Reference for youth sports program coordinators and coaches. DESCRIPTION Finally: a book that explains basic sport rules without pages of hard-to-understand terminology and minute details! Accurate and up-to-date, The Sports Rules Book presents the fundamental rules and procedures for 54 sports in a simple, reader-friendly format. It doesn t look or read like a typical rules book; instead, it gives you all the information you need without superfluous details and technical jargon. The editors have sifted through each sport s current, official rules book and pulled out the rules that are essential to administer, appreciate, and understand the sport. Each chapter includes all the vital information about the sport described: An introduction to the sport, including its objectives and, in many cases, its origins Procedures(how the contest begins, how it proceeds, and major checkpoints along the way Key terms and their definitions A description of the playing area (field, court, or course), many with diagrams Information about competitors, including age and weight brackets where appropriate An explanation of required equipment, plus any special regulations regarding its make or use A description of officials, often accompanied by drawings of officiating signals . Many chapters also include significant rules modifications based on age or physical disability. The rules presented are clear enough for even newcomers to a sport to understand. Plus, each chapter identifies the organization that provided the rules and, when relevant, a list of other organizations that administer the sport. The Sports Rules Book is ideal for youth sport coaches, administrators, physical educators, players, and fans who want a practical, understandable, and concise explanation of the essential rules and procedures of any sport. CONTENTS Contributing Reviewers Introduction 1. Alpine Skiing 2. Angling 3. Archery 4. Australian Football 5. Badminton 6. Baseball 7. Basketball 8. Biathlon 9. Bowling 10. Boxing 11. Canoeing & Kayaking 12. Cricket 13. Cross-Country Skiing 14. Curling 15. Cycling 16. Diving 17. Equestrian 18. Fencing 19. Field Hockey 20. Figure Skating 21. Football 22. Golf 23. Gymnastics 24. Hand