answersLogoWhite

0

At the professional level, most Assistant Referees carry matching flags. However, many basic starter sets for new referees have one orange and one yellow flag. The intended purpose of this is not clear, but two possibilities come to mind. First, one color might have been used to denote the "senior (or first) assistant referee". Another possibility is that each AR is expected to have the pair, and the referee could choose, based on lighting conditions or personal preference, which color the ARs should use.

Most flags have both orange and yellow components on the same flag, and come in matching pairs. The unmatched pair is still sold in starter kits today, but are rarely seen above the youth and recreational levels.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

JudyJudy
Simplicity is my specialty.
Chat with Judy
SteveSteve
Knowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve
FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
More answers

If the flag was inadvertent, or the official determines that a foul should not have been called, the procedure is to pick up the flag and wave it back and forth, to indicate that the foul is "waved off."

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

It means that there is a loose ball on the field

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How does a referee recall a yellow flag in football?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp