What signals do I need to know?

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Stopping the clock Violation: one open hand raised above your head Foul: one clenched fist raised, other hand pointing at the player who fouled Scoring One point: one finger raised then dropped Two points: two fingers raised then dropped Three-point attempt: arm raised with three fingers; if it goes in, raise both arms Violations Travel: roll your fists around each other Double dribble: patting motion with both hands 3 seconds: arm out with three fingers 5 / 8 seconds: five / eight fingers Backcourt: wave arm in front of your body, finger pointing to the backcourt Direction of play: point in the direction the team receiving the ball is attacking Fouls: holding (grab your wrist), pushing (push with both hands), illegal use of hands (chop your wrist), blocking (hands on hips), charging (fist into palm) Other Jump ball: both thumbs up, then point the way the arrow points Time-out: hands in a "T" shape Substitution: forearms crossed in front of your chest, then wave the player on Cancel a call or score: arms swept across each other in front of your chest