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Monday, 26 September 2005, 10:07 GMT 11:07 UK

Basketball referee's signals

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Blocking: clenched fists pushed against the waist

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Holding: right wrist is gripped firmly with the left hand

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Pushing: hands held up make it clear what the foul is

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Charging: referee punches their right hand with the left fist

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Travelling: rotating motion denotes carrying the ball

Jump ball: When two opposing players both have a grip of the ball for a few seconds the referee will hold their arms aloft to signal a jump ball to decide who wins possession

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Jump ball: When two opposing players both have a grip of the ball for a few seconds the referee will hold their arms aloft to signal a jump ball to decide who wins possession

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Substitution: arms are crossed high across the chest

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Three-point basket: both hands go up with three fingers waggling

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Two-point basket: left arm raised with two fingers waggling

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Time out: The finger points into the palm of the other hand to make the shape of the letter 'T'

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If a player stops dribbling - then starts again instead of passing or shooting the referee with pump his arms to indicate a violation

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