All images taken from the Official Playing Rules for the Canadian Football League and are copyright the Canadian Football League.
Striking back of knees
Pointing with both arms towards the team that won the toss
Touch raised leg below knee
Horizontal chopping motion
Both hands behind back
Chopping action on wrist
Clenched fist at face level
Arm pointed forward
Raise arm above head
Grasping wrist at chest level
Arm extended & grasp wrist
One arm extended with open hand
Striking thigh with open hand
Both hands on top of shoulders
Pushing arms forward from shoulders
Hands rolling in forward motion followed by swinging leg
Horizontal arc of arm
Hands rotating in forward motion
One hand on top of head
Both arms extended sideways
Passing motion & pointing at ground
Drop flag on ground & swing arms at hip level
Arms folded at chest
One hand behind back
Hands on hips
Pointing in the direction the ball was thrown
Swinging arms at hip level
Vertical chopping motion with both hands
A stroking motion of the forearm
Kicking motion
Passing motion
Palms together above head
One arm extended above & indicating 1 point
Chopping motion above head
Arm extended moving in circular motion
Downward rotation of arm
Hands crossed above head
Both hands on top of head
Both arms raised towards sky
Chopping action on both knees
Pumping motion of arm sideways
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