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They are signifying to the referee when or if the ball went out of play that it was kicked out by the opponent and their team should get possession. When the ball goes out of bounds the referee raises the flag he holds pointing in the direction the team who gets possession is trying to score.

They may also do it to appeal for an offside.

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