Hand Signals (Main and A.R signals)

Question 1

Pointing one hand and arm indicating the direction.

Answer 1

direct free kick

Question 2

The referee holds one hand straight in the air until the ball is played.

Answer 2

indirect free kick

Question 3

The referee points in the direction of the goal.

Answer 3

goal kick

Question 4

Holds both arms out in front with palms up

Answer 4

Play on (advantage)

Question 5

Holds the card high in one hand so all can see. The yellow card for a __ and red card for an __.

Answer 5

• caution
• expulsion

Question 6

Points with one hand and arm toward the corner.

Answer 6

corner kick

Question 7

Points directly at the penalty mark.

Answer 7

penalty kick

Question 8

The linesman will point the flag when the offside occurs. The angle of the flag is used to indicate where the offside occurred.
* _________ = on the third of the field or pitch nearest to the referee.
* _________= in the middle of the field.
* _________= on the third of the field or pitch furthest from the referee

Answer 8

• Downward at a 45-degree angle
• Even to the ground
• Upward at a 45-degree angle

Question 9

Holds the flag in both hands above the head.

Answer 9

substitution

Question 10

Points the flag in the direction of the throw in.

Answer 10

throw in