Training Materials & Tests

• New Rules and points of emphasis
  • 2024 Rule Changes https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/baseball-rules-changes-2024/
  • 2025 Rule Changes: NFHS 2025 Baseball Rule Changes Press Release – CIF Southern Section (cifss.org)
  • 2026 Rule Changes
  • 2027 Rule Changes 
• Classification Test

  Test

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    2027 Study Guide (go to Arbiter, under Forms) – you can easily download it and print it out for your needs,               

    
    

  • 2027 Classification Exam-click on the link below

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      Once you start the test you must complete it

      
      
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      Be sure to hit the drop-down to select Foothill Citrus as your primary association.

      
      
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• Handouts
  • Megans Law Form
  • Three Man Mechanics
  • Home Plate Meeting
  • Handling Situations
  • Amateurish Behavior
  • Aggressive Behavior by Umpires
  • Umpire Game Control
  • Hit Batter Procedure
  • Heads Up
  • Crew Conference
  • A Matter of Trust
  • The Most Vulnerable Times
  • What is Umpiring
  • Sending Signals with Effective Body Language
  • Nine Principles of Umpiring
  • Keeping a Game Moving