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Basketball Hand Signals

The document outlines various hand signals used in basketball for time management, fouls, violations, and scoring indicators. Each signal is described with specific gestures, such as raising hands or forming shapes to communicate actions like timeouts, fouls, and scoring. These signals are essential for referees to effectively manage the game and communicate with players and coaches.

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Basketball Hand Signals

The document outlines various hand signals used in basketball for time management, fouls, violations, and scoring indicators. Each signal is described with specific gestures, such as raising hands or forming shapes to communicate actions like timeouts, fouls, and scoring. These signals are essential for referees to effectively manage the game and communicate with players and coaches.

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Time Management Signals

Stop Clock – raise one hand with open palms

Start Clock – one hand raise and dropping the raised hand.

Full Timeout – two arms spread to the sides forming a “T” shape.
 

Thirty Second Timeout – place both hands on top of the shoulders with elbows out.
Jump Ball –both thumbs pointing upwards with arms extended.

Substitution – Cross forearms


Basketball Foul Signals
Player Control Foul (Charge) – One hand on the back of the head

Hand Check – grab palm and forward motion

Blocking – both hands on hips


Holding – grab the wrist

Pushing – imitate push


Intentional Foul – both arms above the head and cross them.

Technical Foul – form “T”, showing palms

Double Foul – both hands in fists, extended out towards the sides.
Illegal Hand Use – both hands in front of waist level and grab the
wrist

Basketball Violation Hand Signals


Traveling – rotate fist

Carrying or Palming –flipped over from palm up to down.


Double Dribble – patting motion with palm

Three Seconds – arms extended, show 3 fingers

Five Seconds – show five fingers


Ten Seconds – show ten fingers

Kicking the Ball – point to the foot


Hand signal Indicators

 Two Point Basket Scored – 2 fingers, flag from wrist

Three Point Basket Scored – extended both arms showing 3


fingers
Counting – counting while moving the palm

Basket Does Not Count – Scissor-like action with arms, once across
chest

Bonus Free Throws –extend both of his arms out then move one
up and down.
Lane Violation – wave arm parallel to the boundary line

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