The standard IHF Hand Signals
When infractions are called, the referees must show immediately the direction
for the throw which is to follow (signals 7, 9, or 13).
Thereafter, if applicable, the appropriate obligatory hand signal(s) should be given (signals 11, 12, 14-18).
In addition, signals 1-6 and 8 should be given for the sake of information, as appropriate.
1 - Entering the goal area
2 - Illegal dribble
3 - Too many steps, or
holding the ball more
than 3 seconds
4 - Restraining, holding,
or pushing
5 - Hitting
6 - Offensive foul
running into, jumping into
7 - Throw-in direction
8 - Goalkeeper-throw
9 - Free-throw direction
10 - Keep the distance of
3 meters
11 - Passive play
12 - Goal
13 - Referee-throw
14 - Warning (yellow);
Disqualification (red)
15 - Suspension (2 minutes)
16 - Exclusion
17 - Time-out
18 - Permission to enter
the court during time-out
19 - Warning signal for
passive play
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