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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

2025 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Adrian Hill151103010.070.670.200.000.07
Alan Eck174210400.241.240.000.240.00
Alex Kemp17150100.060.290.000.060.00
Alex Moore168440260.502.750.000.130.38
Bill Vinovich173242120.181.410.120.060.12
Brad Allen163152120.190.940.130.060.13
Brad Rogers165302230.311.880.130.130.19
Carl Cheffers17000000.000.000.000.000.00
Clay Martin177360250.412.120.000.120.29
Clete Blakeman172101110.120.590.060.060.06
Craig Wrolstad184250220.221.390.000.110.11
John Hussey173150210.180.880.000.120.06
Land Clark163151120.190.940.060.060.13
Ron Torbert172103200.120.590.180.120.00
Scott Novak172150200.120.880.000.120.00
Shawn Hochuli178444710.472.590.240.410.06
Shawn Smith174200310.241.180.000.180.06
Totals284603391833273.6220.341.121.981.66