How To Understand Soccer Assistant Referee Signals 7 Steps

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 goal line and points at the goal, they are signalling for a goal kick. If the assistant stands near the goal line and points at a downward 45 degree angle toward the corner flag, they are signalling for a corner kick.

If they hold the flag up at a 45 degree angle, they are signalling for an offside on the far side of the field (from them). If they hold the flag straight horizontally, they are signalling for an offside in the middle of the field. If they hold the flag down at a 45 degree angle, they are signalling for an offside on the near side of the field.