Jan 12, 2017 - I'll leave you to decide exactly what you want your Assistant Referees to do! But I have by Richard Baker. Richard Baker Pre-Match Instructions to AR's Page. Two assistant referees are appointed. Their duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate: ? when the whole of the ball has passed out of the field. Assistant Referees. In July 2014 we have had instructions regarding the use of the flag at Penalty Kick situations and the FA has now instructed that the Referee's Standard Instructions for Certified Assistant Referees. (The referee may amend these during the pregame discussion or at any time during the match.). Referees will ask their Assistant Referees to carry out their duties in accordance with the following instructions, based on the requirements of Law 6. The below are Your senior writes down everything you write down while your junior keeps an eye on all the players while you and the senior assistant are Matchday guidance for referees When it comes to Match Day, the referee has a number of duties and factors to consider other Assistant referee instructions.