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Basketball Referee Signals
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Two fingers held up followed by a fist
Two-Point Field Goal. Signals that a successful field goal was made for two points.
Closed fist held up in the air
Illegal Screen. Used to signal that a player has set an illegal screen.
Both hands straight up
Game Start/Stoppage. Used to indicate the start or a stoppage in play.
Hand over head with fingers spread
Player Control Foul. Indicates an offensive foul without player movement, often an illegal use of the hands, arm, or body.
Arms up with palms facing forward
Goal Tending. Signals that a violation has occurred by a defender touching a ball on its downward flight towards the hoop.
One hand with fingers spinning in a circular motion
Substitution. Signals that a player substitution is requested.
Striking one fist into the open palm of the other hand
And-One. Indicates that a basket was scored despite a foul and the player awarded a free throw.
Thumb and pinky extended outwards, other fingers folded
Three-Second Violation. Indicates a player has stayed in the paint area for more than three seconds.
Both hands on hips
Technical Foul. Used to signal unsportsmanlike conduct or violations by players or coaches.
Hands rotated around each other in front of the body
Jump Ball. Indicates that simultaneous possession has occurred and a jump ball is to take place.
Hand held behind the head
Backcourt Violation. Signals that the ball has been illegally brought back to the backcourt after it had already crossed to the frontcourt.
Open hand tapping the side of the head
Illegal Use of Hands. Signals a foul for illegal use of hands, like reaching in or hand checking.
Thumbs down
Offensive Foul. Used when an offensive player commits a foul, typically a player control foul where no free throws are awarded.
Arm raised with open hand swinging down to tap the back of the other hand's wrist
Shooting Foul. Signals that a foul has been committed on a player in the act of shooting.
Extended arm with two fingers pointing to eyes
Official Review. Indicates that the play is under review by the officials.
Arm pointed towards the baseline with an open hand
Out of Bounds. Signals that the ball has gone out of bounds.
Forearms crossed in front of the chest
Double Foul. Indicates that fouls have been committed by players on both teams during the same play.
Arms crossed in front of the body with fists closed
Charge. Signals that an offensive player has committed a charging foul.
Hand signals the number of free throws
Free Throw Count. Indicates the number of free throws a player is to attempt.
Elbows bent, fists together in front of chest
Timeout. Used when a player or coach signals for a timeout.
Two hands pushing downward
Held Ball. Signals that the players should stop play due to a held ball situation, often leading to a jump ball.
One arm extended, palm out then chopped towards the other arm
Closely Guarded. Indicates that a player is being closely guarded for five seconds.
One arm extended straight up
Foul Call. Used to signal that a foul has occurred.
Arm extended horizontally to the side, palm down
Traveling. Signifies that a player has moved illegally with the ball without dribbling.
Both hands patting on top of the head
24-Second Violation. Indicates that the offensive team did not attempt a shot within the allotted time frame.
One hand tapping on top of the head
8-Second Violation. Used to indicate that the offensive team did not cross the half-court line within the allowed eight seconds.
Hand slicing across the throat
End of Quarter or Game. Used to indicate the end of the playing period.
Arms extended upwards with palms facing out
5-Second Inbound Violation. Indicates that the ball was not inbounded within five seconds.
Closed fist rotated around each other
Double Dribble. Signals that a player has illegally dribbled the ball with both hands or stopped and restarted dribbling.
Fist clenched and bumped into the opposite palm
Blocking Foul. Signals that a defensive player has illegally impeded the progress of an offensive player.
Three fingers held up followed by a fist
Three-Point Field Goal. Indicates a successful field goal from beyond the three-point line.
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