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I would have to agree with everyones statement on not bringing a book out during a game unless its the last resort option. But having a book with you on site,not on field, is, in my opinion, a must. It provides us as ambassadors to the game to become better ones. How many times do we find ourselves walking off a field asking our selves; was that the right call? Well instead of just pondering and not knowing, you have a book with you in your bag or car that you and your partner(s) can go to and learn something while the play is still fresh in your mind. Everytime we step on the field theres a chance of seeing something that has never been seen before. And by having a book close by you will be able to determine(after the game) wether or not your ruling was correct or incorrect, either way you are going to be able to learn and become a better umpire.