How Do You Understand Soccer Assistant Referee Signals?
• Signal for a stoppage in play Watch for the flag up! This is the most basic signal the assistant will make. By putting the flag up, they are indicating to the referee that play needs to be stopped for some reason. Typically, when the assistant sees something, they will put up the flag and after the referee blows the whistle will indicate what they saw. If the referee does not see the flag, the assistant will typically begin wiggling/rolling it to attract the referee’s eye. • Watch for ball out-of-play and restarts. One of the two main jobs of the assistant is to indicate when the ball is out of bounds and how the game should proceed. Once the referee has blown the whistle, the assistant will indicate how to proceed: • Signal for a throw-in If the assistant raises the flag, at a 45 degree angle, and points it horizontally along the touch line, they are indicating for a throw-in. The team attacking in the direction they are pointing takes the throw. • If the assistant stands near the g
