"Umpires are expected to be perfect day one and then get better." MLB Commish Bud Selig

Following this train of thought, here are some excellent tools to help you be a better umpire.  

Click on any picture below and never stop learning!

Referee Training Center- print and digital products available for all sports. Best resource available!!

Image of various baseball training and rule books, including manuals and study guides, with prices listed.

Umpire Classroom- courses that you can take online. They also have free videos on YouTube. (sugg Kevin Kane)

Screenshot of a website section titled 'General Courses' displaying three baseball-related training courses: 'Umpire 101: An Introduction to Umpiring' priced at $35, '2025 Preseason Umpire Training' priced at $35, and a bundled 'Umpire 101 & 2025 Training' priced at $50. Each course includes a description, with images of baseball and umpire equipment.

RefMasters Community App- officials, players and coaches gather to elevate the game. (sugg Rich Verost)

Screenshot of the RefMasters Community app page showing app features, ratings, age requirement, category, developer, language, size, and sample screens of video chats, discussions, profile development, events, and quizzes.

UmpireEmpire- forum based question and answer community for umpires. (sugg Steve Moskowitz)

Screenshot of an online baseball forum with sections for introductions and asking the umpire, showing posts and activity levels.

Rule of the Day- email that will arrive every day from John Ottovino, dad of Yankees and Mets pitcher.  send email to sign up -  j.ottavino@att.net

A promotional poster for free umpire training at NJSBLA Sports Academy, featuring a baseball field background with text about signing up by calling Todd Walker.

3 Man Reference Card for Base Positions for Baseball and Softball

Table detailing NJBSA baseball base rotation and 3-man base umpire positions, listing runner positions and corresponding umpire placements.
A table showing softball base rotation positions for 3-man umpire crew, including runner positions, umpire positions (U1, U3), tags, and different base scenario tags like none, first, second, third, loaded, and pre-game review.