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Question Number: 13902

Mechanics 9/25/2006

RE: Adult

lyndon of Abu Dhabi , UAE asks...

how many whistle doe a referre makes at the end of the game?

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

However many he wants. Each referee has own unique way to end game. I blow twice and point to center circle.



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Answer provided by Referee Jeroen Krijvenaar

Thats up to the ref himself, I always do 2 at halftime and 3 at full time, and point to exit...



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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

I've always done 2 for the half and three to end the game but have no idea why. I probably heard someone else do this a long time ago and copied.



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Answer provided by Referee Steve Alexander

I perform 3 whistles with the second strung into the third just to differentiate it from any other whistle I might use during the match. There isn't really a right or wrong way but I'd suggest something fairly short and distinctive.



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