fair catch
noun
: a catch of a kicked football by a player who gives a prescribed signal, may not advance the ball, and may not be tackled
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Among other nuances, the kicker will not be allowed to cross the 50-yard line until the ball is fielded, penalties from scoring plays will not carry over and fair catches from kickoffs will be eliminated.
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Sam Joseph, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Punting 79 times over the 14 games, the junior had a gross average of 51.2 yards with 39 of at least 50 yards, 18 of at least 60 yards, six of at least 70 yards, two of at least 80 yards, 37 inside the 20, 17 fair catches and a long of 86 yards.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024
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Sam Joseph, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Punting 79 times over the 14 games, the junior had a gross average of 51.2 yards with 39 of at least 50 yards, 18 of at least 60 yards, six of at least 70 yards, two of at least 80 yards, 37 inside the 20, 17 fair catches and a long of 86 yards.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Fair catch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20catch. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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