Here's what they should do.
Whistle and at the same time point which way the free is going. Then shout the name of the team and indicate the infringement. All other umpires should also point the way which the free is going.
Here's what they currently do:
Whistle and make no gesture. Then indicate the nature of the free kick and announce what the infringement is. Then finally announce the team and FINALLY point which way which way the free is going.
I reckon a fair few fifty metres might be avoided if they changed.
Whistle and at the same time point which way the free is going. Then shout the name of the team and indicate the infringement. All other umpires should also point the way which the free is going.
Here's what they currently do:
Whistle and make no gesture. Then indicate the nature of the free kick and announce what the infringement is. Then finally announce the team and FINALLY point which way which way the free is going.
I reckon a fair few fifty metres might be avoided if they changed.
