Advantage signal

When you give an advantage, when should you give the signal? Is it while you are thinking about giving an advantage? Or is it while you are waiting and seeing if it materializes? Or is it after it actually materializes?

The best practice is to give a signal when an advantage actually materializes. This will prevent an awkward sequence of the referee giving a signal only to call the original foul. Instead, keep observing and asking yourself if an advantage is a better option than a free kick without giving a signal. Once an advantage materializes, then give a signal.

Gesture

Do you know what the LOTG say about body language? One may think body language is used to explain a decision. But if you look at the Practical Guidelines, you will see otherwise. However, you can use body language to help control the game or show authority.

In the video below, the referee gives a yellow card for persistent offences. He points at several locations on the field where the player has committed fouls. The referee's gesture was not just to tell people what the reason of the card was. But he was able to show everyone on and around the field that he was in charge. He was keeping track of fouls. Nothing would go unnoticed.

So this may be a small gesture but is a meaningful one to help maintain control of the game.

DOGSO

In this video, you can refresh your memory about what makes a DOGSO. In 70 seconds, you will be a DOGSO expert!