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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

2013 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Bill Leavy163201120.191.250.060.060.13
Bill Vinovich164180220.251.130.000.130.13
Carl Cheffers16001000.000.000.060.000.00
Clete Blakeman166400330.382.500.000.190.19
Ed Hochuli166493420.383.060.190.250.13
Gene Steratore168601440.503.750.060.250.25
Jeff Triplette164300400.251.880.000.250.00
Jerome Boger154312310.272.070.130.200.07
John Parry151102010.070.670.130.000.07
Mike Carey154380130.272.530.000.070.20
Pete Morelli164201220.251.250.060.130.13
Ron Winter155353320.332.330.200.200.13
Scott Green15002000.000.000.130.000.00
Terry McAulay172154020.120.880.240.000.12
Tony Corrente162150110.130.940.000.060.06
Walt Anderson161712137101.067.560.190.440.63
Walt Coleman155302230.332.000.130.130.20
Totals267755322537384.7833.81.582.362.44