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OFFICIAL NFHS BASKETBALL SIGNALS Starting and stopping clock

1

3

2

Start clock

Stop clock

Stop clock for foul

Stop clock for jump/held ball

7

6

4

9

8

5

Stop clock for foul (optional bird dog)

10

11

Information Directional signal

Designated spot

12 Shooting/scoring

No score

13

Goal counts

Beckoning substitutes

Visible counts

14

Point(s) scored use 1 or 2 fingers after signal 13

60-second time-out

15

16

and if successful

Bonus free throw for 2nd throw, drop one arm – for 2 throws, use 1 arm with 2 fingers – for three throws, use 1 arm with 3 fingers

3-point field goal

Attempt

30-second time-out

17

Delayed lane violation

18

Traveling

20

19

Illegal dribble

22

Palming/ carrying the ball

21

28

Over and back

23

Illegal use of hand

31

24

29

30

Holding

Hand check

33

Pushing or charging

Player-control foul

34

3-second violation

Fouls

Violations

32

* Open hand - run end line

25

Free throw, designated spot, or other violation

5-second violation

10-second violation

26

Excessively swinging arm(s)/elbow(s)

Blocking

27

Kicking

36

35

Intentional foul

Double foul

Team-control foul

37

Technical foul