March 19, 2026

The video begins by explaining substitution signals. When a player is tired or during a dead ball, a coach may want to substitute them. The hand signals for substitution and beckoning in a new player are demonstrated.

Next, the video covers time-out signals. A 'charge time out' occurs when a team requests a time out, often for a coach to plan their next play. 'Media time outs' are scheduled breaks for advertisements, mostly seen in professional games, and the referee's signal for this is shown.

Informative signals help communicate game events. 'Cancel score' (or cancel play) means a basket doesn't count, such as a shot released after the buzzer. 'Visible count' is when the referee uses motion to count. The 'shot clock reset' signal is used when the ball hits the rim, restarting the 24-second shot clock. If the 24 seconds are exceeded without the ball touching the rim, it's a shot clock violation, resulting in a change of possession.

The 'direction of the play' signal indicates which team has possession. A 'held ball' or 'jump ball' occurs when two players grab the ball simultaneously, with the possession arrow on the table determining who gets it.

Violations result in a loss of possession. 'Traveling' is when a player moves without dribbling, or walks more than three steps while holding the ball. 'Double dribble' is when a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again. 'Carrying' (illegal dribble) happens when a player puts their hand under the ball while dribbling, essentially scooping it.

Various time-based violations are explained: '3 seconds violation' occurs when a player stays in the paint area for longer than three seconds. '5 seconds violation' is when a player fails to inbound the ball within five seconds. '8 seconds violation' is for the offensive player failing to advance the ball past the center line from the backcourt within eight seconds. The '24 seconds violation' occurs if the ball hasn't touched the rim or been shot within 24 seconds, leading to a change of possession.

'Ball return to backward' is another violation. 'Deliberate football' or 'kicking' is when a player intentionally kicks or touches the ball with their foot, also resulting in a change of possession.

The video then moves to fouls. 'Holding' is demonstrated with its specific hand signal. 'Blocking' occurs when a defender unfairly impedes an offensive player. A 'charging foul' is called when an offensive player runs into a defender who is standing still in a legal position. The video briefly mentions 'illegal use of hands' at the end.