IFAB changes for 26-27

[LCCE]

Blowing the whistle before beginning the five second countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks.

I don't see the benefit of this, potential for confusion and why not just put your hand in the air and bellow five it isn't easily missed.

IFAB has to overcomplicate every procedure, or is the practice of not overusing the whistle something of old men yonder?

Makes sense for a longer restart such as goalkicks, or restarts following a long pause like an injury or hydration break, but absolutely nonsensical to be a requirement to blow the whistle for otherwise routine throw ins. Such is common the more IFAB meddles and restricts the referees discretion to control. Much confusion to follow this season.