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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

2009 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Al Riveron15152010.070.330.130.000.07
Bill Leavy161102100.060.630.130.060.00
Carl Cheffers162150110.130.940.000.060.06
Don Carey15001000.000.000.070.000.00
Ed Hochuli163241210.191.500.060.130.06
Gene Steratore166402420.382.500.130.250.13
Jeff Triplette156350240.402.330.000.130.27
Jerome Boger16151010.060.310.060.000.06
John Parry15150010.070.330.000.000.07
Mike Carey154303130.272.000.200.070.20
Pete Morelli162100110.130.630.000.060.06
Ron Winter163201300.191.250.060.190.00
Scott Green18002000.000.000.110.000.00
Terry McAulay152101020.130.670.070.000.13
Tony Corrente162101110.130.630.060.060.06
Walt Anderson163151120.190.940.060.060.13
Walt Coleman152101110.130.670.070.070.07
Totals267392441918212.5315.661.211.141.37