Basketball Referee Signals Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the Time Management Signals indicate?

Scoring

Starting and stopping of the clock (correct)

Substitute players entering the game

Fouls committed

What signal does a referee use to indicate 'Stop Clock'?

One hand raised straight over head with palms facing out and fingertips pointed.

How does a referee signal to 'Start Clock'?

Beginning with one hand raised above head, dropping the raised hand directly towards the floor.

What does a 'Full Timeout' signal look like?

Two arms spread to the sides forming a 'T' shape. Signup and view all the answers

How is a 'Thirty Second Timeout' indicated?

Both hands placed on top of shoulders with elbows out. Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal for 'Jump Ball'?

Both thumbs pointing upward with arms extended. Signup and view all the answers

What signal is used for 'Substitution'?

One hand facing the timekeeper raised in a 'stop' manner while waving the substitute player into the game. Signup and view all the answers

What is signaled when a player commits a personal foul?

A specific signal is given to indicate the type of foul and which player committed it. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Player Control Foul' signal involve?

One hand on the back of the head and the other pointing opposite the play. Signup and view all the answers

How is a 'Hand Check' foul indicated?

One arm extended in front of the chest with fingers up, while the other arm grabs the wrist. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Blocking' signal look like?

Both hands, in fists, touching the hips with elbows tight against the body. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a 'Holding' foul?

One arm extended upwards in front of the face with the other hand grabbing the wrist. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Pushing' signal look like?

Both hands extended straight in front with palms facing outward. Signup and view all the answers

How is an 'Intentional Foul' signaled?

Both arms are raised above the head and crossed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal for a 'Technical Foul'?

Both hands are placed in front and formed into a letter 'T'. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Double Foul' signal look like?

Both hands, in fists, extended out towards the sides. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'Illegal Hand Use' indicated?

Both hands in front at waist level, grabbing one wrist with the other hand. Signup and view all the answers

What is signaled for a basketball violation?

Moving hands in front in a circular motion. Signup and view all the answers

What does the signal for 'Traveling' look like?

Both hands in front moving in a circle. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'Carrying or Palming' signaled?

One hand at the side, flipped from palm up to palm down. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Double Dribble' signal involve?

Both hands in front, palms down, alternating up and down. Signup and view all the answers

What signal is used for a 'Three Seconds' violation?

Three fingers raised with a swiping motion back and forth at the side. Signup and view all the answers

How is a 'Five Seconds' violation indicated?

Five fingers raised with arm extended upward. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Ten Seconds' signal demonstrate?

Ten fingers raised with both arms extended upwards. Signup and view all the answers

What does the signal for 'Kicking the Ball' involve?

One foot raised in front. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Hand signal Indicators' used for?

To communicate information to the scorer's table during the game. Signup and view all the answers

What does the signal for 'Two Point Basket Scored' look like?

One arm extended parallel to the floor with two fingers pointing. Signup and view all the answers

What is signaled when a 'Three Point Basket' is scored?

Both arms extended directly upwards with fingers pointed. Signup and view all the answers

What does the signal for 'Counting' look like?

Moving hand back and forth from the chest to straight in front. Signup and view all the answers

How is a 'Basket Counts' signal indicated?

Dropping the hand from shoulder height directly down. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by signaling 'Basket Does Not Count'?

Starting with both hands at the shoulders, extending hands out directly towards the side. Signup and view all the answers

What signal is used for 'Bonus Free Throws'?

Extending both arms out to the sides completely straight and then moving one up and down. Signup and view all the answers

How is a 'Lane Violation' signaled?

Raising one arm out to the side and holding it until the free throw is completed. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Time Management Signals

Hand signals ensure effective communication between referees and timekeepers regarding the game clock.
Key signals include Start and Stop Clock, critical for managing game pace.

Stop Clock

Indicated by raising one hand straight overhead with palms facing out and fingertips pointed.

Start Clock

Signal involves dropping a hand raised above the head directly towards the floor.

Timeouts

Full Timeout: Two arms spread to the sides forming a "T" shape, signaling a full timeout.
Thirty Second Timeout: Both hands placed on top of shoulders with elbows out, indicating a short timeout.

Jump Ball

Indicated by both thumbs pointing upward with arms extended, signaling simultaneous possession.

Substitution

A substitute entering the game is signaled by one hand raised in a "stop" position facing the timekeeper and the other hand waving the substitute in.

Foul Signals

Personal fouls are communicated through specific signals denoting the type of foul and the player responsible.

Player Control Foul

Charge call signaled with one hand on the back of the head and the other pointing opposite to play direction.

Hand Check

Signaled by extending one arm in front of the chest with fingers up while the other arm grabs the wrist.

Blocking

Displayed with both hands in fists touching the hips, signifying a blocking foul by a defensive player.

Holding

Signaled with one arm extended upwards in front of the face while the other hand grabs the wrist.

Pushing

Indicated by extending both hands straight in front with palms facing outward.

Intentional Foul

Signaled by crossing both arms above the head.

Technical Foul

Formed in a "T" shape by placing both hands in front of the referee.

Double Foul

If two players commit a foul simultaneously, it is indicated with both hands, in fists, extended out to the sides.

Illegal Hand Use

Signaled by placing both hands in front at waist level, and grabbing one wrist with the other hand.

Basketball Violation Hand Signals

Violations do not result in a personal foul but award possession of the ball to the other team.

Traveling

Signaled with both hands moving in a circular motion in front of the referee.

Carrying or Palming

Indicated by one hand at the side, flipped from palm up to palm down.

Double Dribble

Signal involves moving both hands alternately up and down with palms down as if dribbling.

Violations Timing

Three Seconds: Three fingers raised with a swiping motion side to side.
Five Seconds: Five fingers raised with an arm extended upward.
Ten Seconds: Ten fingers raised with both arms extended upwards.

Kicking the Ball

Indicated by raising one foot in front.

Hand Signal Indicators

Used to communicate actions to the scorer's table effectively.

Scoring Signals

Two Point Basket: One arm extended parallel to the floor, pointing with two fingers.
Three Point Basket: Both arms extended upwards with fingers pointed.

Counting Violations

Timed violations are indicated by moving the hand back and forth from chest level to front continuously.

Basket Counts

When a foul occurs, dropping the hand from shoulder height indicates the basket counts.

Basket Does Not Count

To indicate a basket does not count due to a foul, both hands start at the shoulders and are then extended out to the sides.

Bonus Free Throws

Awarded by extending both arms out to the sides fully straight, with one arm moving up and down.

Lane Violation

Signaled by raising one arm out to the side and holding it until the free throw is completed.

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This quiz focuses on the hand signals used by basketball referees to manage the game clock. Learn the specific gestures for starting and stopping the clock, essential for effective time management during basketball games. Perfect for aspiring referees and basketball enthusiasts.

Basketball Referee Signals