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Yes. There have been at least 20 attempts at field-goal attempts after fair catches in NFL regular season games since 1933. Two of the attempts occurred in the 2008 season, on November 23, 2008 by Neil Rackers of the Cardinal against the New York Giants and on December 28, 2008 by Mason Crosby of the Packers against the Detroit Lions. Both attempts were unsuccessful. A very detailed discussion of this kind of kick can be found on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_catch_kick .
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Can you fair catch an onside kick in football?
Yes. However, according to NFL Rules: " If ball hits ground or is touched by member of kicking team in flight, fair catch signal is off and all rules for a kicked ball apply. " Therefore, if the onside kick touches the ground, it may not be fair caught. Since the vast, vast majority of onside kicks are on the ground, it would be a rare sight to see an onside kick fair caught.
What year did NFL enact fair catch rule?
Find the best answer here: http://en.allexperts.com/q/College-Football-2792/2009/5/college-football-35.htm ANSWER: It's always had a fair catch rule. The fair catch originates with calling a mark in rugby.
How do you call fair catch on madden nfl 08 for PC without using the mouse settings?
Using the keyboard settings, you have to press the "E" key while the ball is in the air to call a fair catch
Is it illegal to stand out of bounds to catch a punt in the NFL?
You cannot catch a punt while out of bounds in the NFL.
Can you fair catch a kick off in the NFL?
Yes. Any kick, punt or kickoff, can be fair caught. One major difference between fair catching a punt and fair catching a kickoff is that the kickoff is a free kick. Where a punt returner deep in his own territory may call for a fair catch and let the ball bounce on the ground in the hope that the ball will bounce into the end zone for a touchback, the kick returner must catch the ball due to the fact that a kickoff is a free kick and the team that recovers a free kick is awarded possession of the ball.
What are the rules in the NFL?
See Web Links for NFL Rule book
Did the NFL change the rules about fumbles?
no
How do you signal a fair catch in football?
While the punted ball is in the air the returner will raise his right arm straight up above his head and wave his arm and hand from side to side to signify that he is about to make a fair catch.
What are the NFL rules about leading with helmet?
illegal.
What is the correct definition of a fair catch?
during a punt the receiving team may choose to fair catch the ball. The player signals this to the other team and the refs by waiving his hand high in the air before he catches the ball. When he does this and then catches the ball the play is over and the offense comes out and starts from the exact spot he caught the ball. No defensive player is allowed to hit a player who signals fair catch. If a player calls a faircatch and then touches but does not catch the ball the play continues and the kicking team may get the ball and then will have a first down.
Where could one catch highlights from past NFL seasons?
The best place to catch highlights from past NFL seasons is directly from the NFL. NFL records all of the past seasons and highlights and offers NFL fanatics the best compilation of sports history for a reasonable price.
How does the NFL make the rules?
Rules changes are made by the NFL Competition Committee, which has eight members made up of coaches and/or managers or various teams in the league.
