Perfecting assistant referee signals

In this video we take you through the most important signals you will need as an assistant referee as well as hints and tips on how to improve them.

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[ameerabusharkh]

In the US we're instructed to move to the goal line when signaling a goal kick, as opposed to the 6-yard box. Just thought the difference was interesting

[johnmcgimpsey]

Good introduction. I expected to see confirmation/disconfirmation of a goal, though. One niggle: While these might be "all the signals you'll need as an assistant referee" for a first match, I always tell new candidates that there will be others that they will use as they advance, particularly those in the IFAB Guidelines for Match Officials, e.g., PKs, goals not recognized by the referee (i.e, . play continues), fouls in/out of the PA. I don't expect newbies to remember them, but if they know they exist, they're more likely to recognize it when other ARs do it, and incorporate it into their game.

[simondemoen]

1:11 is different by UEFA rules. We aren't expected to wiggle the flag for a foul throw. Just the flag in the air, then signal for throw-in.

[kingpietro]

keep in mind its the job as first assistant ref to control the gear of the player who wants to come on the pitch at a subsitution.

[stevethompson]

Remember not to give a "lazy flag" - make sure your feet are together and be as confident as possible with your signals.

Noticed that it wasn't done in this video but assessors definitely pick up on 'lazy flagging'.