"Obstructing the view of the goalie"

[Sylverwyng]

The other use of the obstruction foul is when the offensive player stands in front of a goalkeeper during a free kick, and throws his hands up in the air. There is no reason for a players hands to be in the air as an offensive player, ever, and doing so is ONLY good to block the view of the goalie from the shot. I have had this called against players trying to impede my line of sight, and I have had referees tell me there is no such call. So, it may be a judgement call on the part of the officials.