Definition von fair catch im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A call on a kicking play in which the receiver waves his hand to indicate that he will not run with the ball, assuring that he will not be tackled after catching it
A catch made by a player on side who makes a prescribed signal that he will not attempt to advance the ball when caught
(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
A catch of a kicked ball by a receiving player who has signaled the intention not to run with the ball and who may not be hit if making no attempt to advance the ball after catching it