NTRA REFEREE SIGNALS

Signals for General Play 2

Half-time and Full-time signal. Half-time and Full-time signal. 4. Half-time and Full-time: The referee indicates the end of each half firstly by whistle and then giving the signal. Facing halfway you will have your arms outstretched to the sides then draw them together with your palms coming together in front in a pointing motion towards the middle of the field.


Six more touches. Six more touches. 5. Six more touches: There may be an incident where the touch count should be restarted. The referee makes a fist which is motioned side to side above the head. This waving action is only completed twice. Generally it should not be necessary to use your whistle. (Rule 27 & 38)


Lost control signal Lost control signal 6. Lost control of the ball: In most situations the players will know that control of the ball has been lost. Generally it should not be necessary to use your whistle, however where there may be some doubt a short whistle blast should be used. The signal is made between waist and chest height in front of the body. The hands are motioned forward miming the spillage of the ball. (Rule 23)


Links to Other Signals Pages

  • Signals Contents Page
  • Signals for General Play 1 ­ Start of play · Five touches completed · Six touches completed
  • Signals for General Play 2 ­ Half-time and full-time · Touch count restarts, Six to go · Lost control of ball
  • Signals for General Play 3 ­ Incorrect rollball · Try · Dummy half caught in possession
  • Penalties 1 ­ The penalty sequence
  • Penalties 2 ­ Forward pass · Over the mark · Touch pass
  • Penalties 3 ­ No-freeze rule · No touch · Voluntary rollball · Defender in the ruck or obstruction