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Can someone tell me why, in a Soccer match, sometimes the referee, after awarding a free kick

He puts his hand up and does not put it down again until another player, apart for the free kick recipient, receives the ball. 🤔
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
I don't follow the sport (though I've no time for abuse I see already creeping in here); but I wonder if he is signalling that the free-kick is taking place.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@ArishMell Interesting thought, I do not see the purpose of continuing to keep his hand in the air.
The kick has been taken, sometimes the ball is in transit for 3 - 4 seconds. 🤷‍♂️