Behind the Whistle: U.S. Soccer Referee Nick Balcer at the DA Summer Showcase & Playoffs 

Raider025 As a fan, the ref is always wrong unless they agree with me.

This is my favorite kinda video to watch now

hows it going now?

TheElectroMeister Good question, if it was a penalty kick and the keeper came off of his line it would be much easier to indicate to the center and spectators that a foul has taken place with the flag straight up and avoid confusion. (DA Referee Illinois)

@@namirthobani6044 While true, the new procedure is as Tzar suggests. Exactly the same signal as when calling for a PK as an AR, flag below the waist sideways.

Yes, but the referee can adjust signals in the pregame confrence

Kyle Cortes exactly signals can be whatever helps the referee make the best call, That is what I was going to say thank you

@@namirthobani6044 Our job is not to communicate with the spectators, our job is to enforce the laws of the game... While I agree the referee has the ability to change the signals, there is no need to do so. And honestly, I would probably argue if a ref cannot adhere to the new guidelines (and is set in his/her way) perhaps he/she shouldn't be officiating

No lol they get paid for the matches that's it. And the game fees aren't very much. I'm pretty sure they even have to pay for their flights to the camp. USSF games like this are for refs that need to fulfill their big egos. College games are where the money is at

Jordan A So why would someone want to go to these ‘trainings’ 🙄

@@graveselementary To improve as a referee. This would also open the door for them if they wanted to do professional games