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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

2011 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Al Riveron162151020.130.940.060.000.13
Bill Leavy164312310.251.940.130.190.06
Carl Cheffers165355320.312.190.310.190.13
Clete Blakeman176360330.352.120.000.180.18
Ed Hochuli187440430.392.440.000.220.17
Gene Steratore179511720.533.000.060.410.12
Jeff Triplette169652360.564.060.130.190.38
Jerome Boger155252320.331.670.130.200.13
John Parry17151100.060.290.060.060.00
Mike Carey162102110.130.630.130.060.06
Pete Morelli172141110.120.820.060.060.06
Ron Winter174331310.241.940.060.180.06
Scott Green125400140.423.330.000.080.33
Terry McAulay157551250.473.670.070.130.33
Tony Corrente122201110.171.670.080.080.08
Walt Anderson154221220.271.470.070.130.13
Walt Coleman151102010.070.670.130.000.07
Totals267755112338374.832.851.482.362.42