fair catch

• Signal donné par un joueur de football américain ou de rugby indiquant qu'il ne tentera pas d'avancer après avoir attrapé un coup de pied, afin d'être protégé du plaquage par l'adversaire.

A signal made by a player in American football or rugby to indicate that they will not advance the ball after catching a kick, in exchange for protection from being tackled by the opposing team.

1. American football ruleC1formalamerican

   A signal by a player receiving a kick to indicate that they will not advance the ball, in exchange for protection from being tackled.

   arrêt de protection

   • The returner called for a fair catch to avoid a collision.
   • He signaled for a fair catch by raising his hand above his head.
   • The referee awarded a fair catch, so the play was stopped immediately.