Basketball Referees Signals Flashcards
STOP THE CLOCK
Raised open palm
STOP THE CLOCK FOR FOUL
Raised one clenched fist
START THE CLOCK
Raise. Chop with hand sideway.
1 POINT
1 finger, ‘flag’ from
wrist
2 POINTS
2 fingers, ‘flag’ from
wrist
3 POINTS
3 fingers extended
One arm: Attempt
Both arms: Successful
SUBSTITUTION
Stop the clock. Cross forearms
BECKONING-IN
Open palm, wave
towards the body
CHARGED TIME-OUT
Stop the clock. Form T,
show index finger
MEDIA TIMEOUT
Stop the clock. Open arms with
clenched fists
CANCEL SCORE, CANCEL PLAY
Scissor-like action with arms,
once across chest
VISIBLE COUNT
Counting while moving the palm
COMMUNICATION
Thumb up
SHOT CLOCK RESET
Rotate hand,
extend index finger
DIRECTION OF PLAY
AND/OR
OUT-OF-BOUNDS
Point in direction of
play, arm parallel to
sidelines
HELD BALL/JUMP BALL
SITUATION
Stop the clock. Both thumbs up, then point
in direction of play
using the alternating
possession arrow
TRAVELLING
Stop the clock. Rotate fists
ILLEGAL DRIBBLE:
DOUBLE DRIBBLING
Stop the clock. Patting motion with
palm
ILLEGAL DRIBBLE:
CARRYING THE BALL
Stop the clock. Half rotation with palm
3 SECONDS
Stop the clock. Arm resting position then extend, show 3 fingers