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Resources for Sports Rules
Need the full rules for a sport? See the books and websites here.
Find articles about rules — analysis, criticism, clarification, changes, etc. — in the databases further down the page.
- NCAA Playing RulesFind the current rules, regulations, interpretations, playing area diagrams, referee signals, and more for NCAA men's and women's sports.
Sports: The Complete Visual Reference by Call Number: Reference GV704 .S663 2000With full color illustrations, this book explains the history, rules, strategies, and equipment used for 127 sports, including step-by-step visual positioning of the body for complex physical maneuvers.
The Book of Rules: A Visual Guide to the Laws of Every Commonly Played Sport and Game by Call Number: Reference GV731 .B56 1998This illustrated guide includes easy-to-understand sport essentials as well as official rules, positions, skills, tactics, equipment, and more.
Sports Rules Encyclopedia by Call Number: Reference GV731 .S75 1990Find the official rules, playing area specifications, and necessary equipment for 52 sports, along with explanations of technical terms. While this is a good resource, because it is an older book (1990), you may want to find the governing body listed at the end of each entry and search for its website to find the most up-to-date rules.
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Journal Databases
Doing Research on Rules?
Use these databases to find articles about individual rule analysis, criticism, clarification, changes, etc., but not complete sets of rules.
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowCovering all subjects, this general database includes sports, fitness, health, and more.