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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

2019 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Adrian Hill155302140.332.000.130.070.27
Alex Kemp156354420.402.330.270.270.13
Bill Vinovich177357250.412.060.410.120.29
Brad Allen159552810.603.670.130.530.07
Brad Rogers152101110.130.670.070.070.07
Carl Cheffers167352340.442.190.130.190.25
Clay Martin1510654550.674.330.270.330.33
Clete Blakeman164205220.251.250.310.130.13
Craig Wrolstad155302320.332.000.130.200.13
Jerome Boger158495350.533.270.330.200.33
John Hussey177402340.412.350.120.180.24
Ron Torbert157394250.472.600.270.130.33
Scott Novak153253030.201.670.200.000.20
Shawn Hochuli152183200.131.200.200.130.00
Shawn Smith17151010.060.290.060.000.06
Tony Corrente177450250.412.650.000.120.29
Walt Anderson179643450.533.760.180.240.29
Totals267996005045546.338.293.212.913.41