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Illegal Use of Hands

Definition

Illegal use of the hands against a player while attempting to ward off a block, cover a receiver, or tackle a ball carrier. There are several restrictions on how a player may initiate contact, such as hands to the facemask of the other player involved in the blocking.

Outcome

10 yards if committed by offense; 5 yards and automatic first down if committed by defense

2024 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Adrian Hill104202130.402.000.200.100.30
Alan Eck10000000.000.000.000.000.00
Alex Kemp105350410.503.500.000.400.10
Bill Vinovich106350240.603.500.000.200.40
Brad Allen102101110.201.000.100.100.10
Brad Rogers96350330.673.890.000.330.33
Carl Cheffers10150010.100.500.000.000.10
Clay Martin92151020.221.670.110.000.22
Clete Blakeman10003000.000.000.300.000.00
Craig Wrolstad102101110.201.000.100.100.10
John Hussey9001000.000.000.110.000.00
Land Clark103251300.302.500.100.300.00
Ron Torbert103202120.302.000.200.100.20
Scott Novak10390300.300.900.000.300.00
Shawn Hochuli92101110.221.110.110.110.11
Shawn Smith103150030.301.500.000.000.30
Tra Blake103151120.301.500.100.100.20
Totals166452591421244.6126.571.432.142.46