NTRA REFEREE SIGNALS

Signals for Penalties 2

Forward pass signal. 1. Forward Pass: The referee may see the forward pass themselves or it may be signalled by the 'buddy' referee on the sideline. The 'buddy' signals by holding their diagonally across their chest. The onfield referee uses both hands, at chest height a mimed action of passing the ball in a forward motion is made. This is the second stage of the penalty sequence described at "Signals for Penalties 1". (Rule 26)

Touch and Pass signal. Touch and Pass signal. 2. Touch and Pass: The referee holds one arm with the elbow cocked at right angles pointing upwards in front of the body. Then with the other arm sweeps the hand around in front of the body to touch the cocked elbow, indicating a touch. Both hands are then used in a passing motion at chest height to indicate the pass. Both actions used consecutively indicate a touch and pass.This is also the second stage of the penalty sequence described at "Signals for Penalties 1". (Rule 33)

Over the mark signal Over the mark signal 3. Over the Mark: The referee indicates that the player has stepped over the mark where they were touched, playing the ball with no effort to move back to where they were touched. The signal is made with the arm extended in front of the body, making a semi-circular motion to signify being over the mark. Please refer to the penalty sequence described at "Signals for Penalties 1". (Rule 35)

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