Referee & AR Signals Questionnaire

Hello Norwood Referees,

Please watch each short video, then answer the corrosponding questions below.
Every answer can be found in the videos.
The two videos can be found HERE and below.
Once you have completed the questions, please submit this form with your name & email address. You will receive the answer key upon your submission and I will forward your answers once I recieve it.

Note: This is not a Test, there is no pass/fail, this is a training tool only, although I do want you to complete this prior to the beginning of the season.

The first half of questions are for center referees, and the second porttion are for AR's.

All questions must be answered to submit the form.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Thank you,
Erik Bodenhofer
Erik Bodenhofer

NYS Board of Directors
NYS Referee Trainer
(h) 781-769-4067
(c) 781-724-0612

ebodenhofer@yahoo.com

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Proper signaling is important for officials at all levels of the game. The specific signals used by the referee are intended to communicate decisions and instructions so it’s vital that these signals be performed clearly and accurately. U.S. Soccer recommends that referees of all levels follow these guidelines to provide consistency and clarity when delivering information and directions to other members of the officiating team, players, substitutes, team officials, and even spectators.

Proper signaling is important for officials at all levels of the game. The specific signals used by assistant referees are more informational or advisory in nature so it’s vital that these signals be performed clearly and accurately. Watch the video, Assistant Referee Signals, to learn more about U.S. Soccer’s recommendations and guidelines on proper referee signaling.

Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*

Confirmation Email
- What are the following pictures indicating?
- 1) Above picture*
  
  Penalty kickFoulThrown inGoal
- 2) Above picture*
  
  Corner kickThrow inPenalty shotNone of the above
- 3) Above picture*
  
  GoalPenalty shotGoal kickPlay on
- 4) Above picture*
  
  Direct kickGoal kickIndirect kickCorner kickNone of the above
- 5) When signaling for a corner kick, at what angle should you hold your arm, and how should your hand be positioned?*
- 6) When should you lower your arm after you have made an indication for a throw-in?*
- 7) What other two signals look like the throw-in signal which indicates possession?*
- 8) When is the hand lowered after the Indirect free kick signal is indicated?*
  
  Until both teams understand what the call is that you madeAs soon as the ball is kickedAs soon as you blow the whistle for the restartAs soon a the ball is touched by another player after the ball has been kicked
- 9) For a corner kick, which corner do you signal for the kick to take place, and what is your posture?*
- 10) From the photo above, indicate what type of call this is, how it is used and what does the referee say?*
- 11) When a restart such as a free kick, goal kick, throw-in or a corner kick must be delayed, how is the restart indicated?*
  
  You say "play on" in a loud clear voiceWave your hands in a hurry up motion to continueYou state "advantage" in a loud clear voiceMake a gesture to the whistle: to continue play on the whistle
- 12) What are three gestures you make while awarding a penalty kick?*
- 13) After a goal has been scored, you..*
  
  point towards the goal with palm up, fingers togetherpoint up field palm up, fingers together towards the center markraise your arm straight up in the air blowing the whistle
- 14) Explain what two actions you perform in order to indicate a goal?*
- ***PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING*** If you're certified & haven't officiated as an AR for travel matches, pay special attention to this section and answer the following questions the best you can.
  
  If you aren’t certified, it's recommended you still answer them, as you currently perform AR duties within the Intramural program, and it'll be very helpful towards your advancement.
- 15) During active play, where is the Assistant Referee expected to hold the flag.*
  
  In the view of the refereeIn one hand at all timesFirled and tightly by their sidePumping the flag to keep in rhythm with your runAll of the above
- 16) In the above photo, which signal is this?*
  
  Corner kickPenalty kickOff sideBall out of playThrow in
- 17) When do you lower the flag after signaling a throw in or a goal kick?*
- 18) What's the above call?*
- 19) On the above photo, where should you position yourself to give the signal of a corner kick?*
- 20) To signal a yellow card offense you....*
  
  place your hand over your shirt pocket for a red cardplace your hand over your back pocket for a yellow cardplace your hand over your shirt pocket for a yellow card
- 21) What are the two actions an AR performs once they determine a goal has been legally scored?*
- 22) What does the AR do if they determine that a goal is to be disallowed due to an offside offense?*
  
  wave arms in crossing motion for no goal, run to where the offside ocurred indicating offsideMake eye contact with the ref, then proceded to give the signal for an offside offense.Raise the flag to indicate an offside offenseNone of the above
- 23) What signal should you indicate for a ball that has left and came back onto the field of play undetected by the referee?*
  
  Raise flag at a 45º angle indicating the direction of restartRaise flag straight up in a swirling motion, then at a 45º angle to indicate direction of restartRaise flag to indicate out of bounds and at a 45º angle indicating the direction of the restart
- 24) When a play is off side, what are the first steps you as an AR do to indicate this to the referee?*
- a) Indicate which angle you hold your arm to show an offside violation at the far side of the field*
- b) Indicate which angle you hold your arm to show an offside violation at the near third of the field*
- c) Indicate which angle you hold your arm to show an offside violation at the middle of the field*
- During penalty kicks, you must position yourself to the inner penalty line & goal line.
- 25) What are your two responsibilities?*
- 26) What is the signal used in question #25 for any infraction after a penalty kick has been taken?*
- 27) True or false: As an AR, to indicate a direct or indirect free kick foul to the referee, you must hold the flag initially upward with the left hand if the offense was committed by a defender and in the right hand if the offense was committed by an attacker, make eye contact with the referee, then wave the flag back and forth with the wrist.*
- 28) What is the signal for a penalty kick?*
- 29) What is this above signal?*
  
  Play onSubstitutionIndirect kickNone of the above
- 30) On a substitution, if the referee does not see the AR's signal, the the AR from the other side of the field will _______ the signal. What is this called?*
- Comments
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- After you hit submit, you will recieve an answer key in your email. If you do not recieve an answer key, then you have not submitted your answers.
- This is just to see that you didn't whip through it without taking your time. You can take as much time as you need, but just don't be done in a few minutes or I will ask you to take it again.
- Should be Empty:

What are the following pictures indicating?

***PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING*** If you're certified & haven't officiated as an AR for travel matches, pay special attention to this section and answer the following questions the best you can.

During penalty kicks, you must position yourself to the inner penalty line & goal line.

PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING If you're certified & haven't officiated as an AR for travel matches, pay special attention to this section and answer the following questions the best you can.