Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Fair Catch.
Fair Catch - as a noun
(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
Example Sentences
"He signaled for a fair catch and caught the ball cleanly."
"The receiver made a fair catch and protected the possession of the ball."
"The punter's kick was high and deep, forcing a fair catch."
"The player miscalculated the punt's trajectory and missed the fair catch."
"The coach emphasized the importance of making a fair catch to avoid turnovers."