Signal 1

START/INFRINGEMENT


Arm forward and bent upwards with palm open and facing sideways at head level.
Signal 2

COMPLETION OF HALF/FULL TIME


Arms crossed in front of chest. Palms out.
Signal 3

GOAL


Arms extended, palms together. Point to centre of field.
Signal 4

DISALLOWED GOAL


Repeated crossing of arms at thigh level. Palms open.
Signal 5

SIDELINE THROW/CORNER


Point at sideline. Other arm showing direction of play.
Signal 6

GOAL LINE THROW


Point open hand, arm extended along goal line. Other arm showing direction of play.
Signal 7

TIME OUT


Form “T” with hands above head.
Signal 8

REFEREE’S BALL


Arms extended forward at shoulder level, fists clenched, thumbs up.
Signal 9

OBSTRUCTION/HOLDING


Hold one arm up in the air fist clenched for the period of 2 seconds, and then point at the position where the free shot has to be taken. Other arm showing direction of play.
Signal 10

ILLEGAL TACKLE


Hold clenched fist against hip for the period of 2 seconds, and then point at the position where the free shot has to be taken. Other arm showing direction of play.
Signal 11

5 SECONDS/POSSESSION


Hold hand up at side at head level, palm forward. Spread all fingers for the period of 2 seconds, and then point at the position where the free shot has to be taken. Other arm showing direction of play.
Signal 12

ILLEGAL USE OF PADDLE


The side of the other hand repeatedly chops the upper arm showing direction of play for the period of 2 seconds, and then point at the position where the free shot has to be taken.
Signal 13

PLAY ON/ADVANTAGE


One arm elbow bent, hand pushing back and forth across the body at hip level at least three (3) times. Other arm showing direction of play.
Signal 14

FREE THROW


Arm extended, palm open, pointing in direction of play parallel to side of field. Other arm showing offence signal (1, 5, 6, 11 or 13).
Signal 15

FREE SHOT


Arm extended, index finger pointing at goal in direction of attack. Other arm showing offence signal (9, 10, 11 or 12).
Signal 16

GOAL PENALTY SHOT


Both arms extended index fingers together and pointing at goal.
Signal 17

SHOWING CARDS


Green card - warning
Yellow card - 2 minutes send off
Red card - send off for the rest of game
Hold card above head. Other arm pointing to player. If necessary, indicate number of player with fingers. Use clenched fist to indicate ten where a number 10 or larger is required.
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