fair catch

Noun

Meaning

(American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled

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Examples

Boumerhi hit his second field goal of the night, and the kickoff bounced as UNC’s returner called for a fair catch. Source: Internet

Horn calls a fair catch for the Vipers at the TB 18. Smith takes the first play up the right end for a 12-yard rush. Source: Internet

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