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- Traveling. When a player illegally moves one or both of their feet, a traveling violation is called. The referee will put both arms in front of their face and move them in a circle to signal a traveling.
- Double Dribble. A double dribble occurs when a player dribbles the ball, picks it up, and then dribbles again. The referee puts both of their hands in front of them with their palms down, then alternates moving them up and down to signal a double dribble has occurred.
- Carrying the Basketball. A carrying violation is called when a player is dribbling the basketball and puts their hand under it, then continues dribbling.
- 3-Second Violation. Players are only allowed 3 seconds in the paint -- a 12x16 feet area closest to the basket. If a player is in the paint for more than 3 seconds, the referee will call a 3-second violation.
- Violation Signals
- Foul Signals
- Other Referee Signals
Traveling (aka Walking) What It Means:When the ball handler takes too many steps without dribbling the basketball, the referee will blow the whistle and call a traveling violation. This will result in the offensive team losing possession of the ball (turnover). The traveling signal is made by the referee by making a rolling/spinning motion with bot...
Hand Check What It Means:When a defender limits an offensive player with his hand, a hand check call is made by the official. The signal is an open hand in the air while the other hand grabs the wrist. Charging What It Means:When the ball handler runs over a defender who has set his feet and has established position, the referee will call a chargin...
Jump Ball What It Means:When opposing players have their hands on the ball at the same time, a jump ball is called. When a jump ball is called, those two players have to perform the jump ball to decide possession or officials will use the possession arrow to determine who gets the ball. This all depends on what league you are watching. The referee ...
To enhance the IOT skills, referees are expected to train and practice these techniques in their own time, both on and off the court. This should be done in pursuit of mastering your skills - remembering of course that thousands of repetitions are needed to develop muscle memory.
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Apr 23, 2023 · In this article, we will delve into the four types of basketball referee hand signals that are commonly used during games. As an officiating expert, I will explain each signal’s meaning, when they should be used, and how they impact the game’s flow.
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