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The NFL player with the most career interceptions (81) is Paul Krause, who played for Washington and Minnesota in the 1960s and 70s. He had a 15-year career in the NFL.

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Who was the only NFL player to catch 4 interceptions and throw 4 touchdowns in the same game?

Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins on November 14, 1943 in a 42-20 victory over the Detroit Lions.


Out of bounds pass in football?

In American Football, if a player has one foot out of bounds when he catches the football, he is out of bounds. If he has is in bounds when he catches the football then he caught it and it is a completed catch. If the player goes out of bounds and comes back in bounds and catches the football it is still an incomplete pass. However, if he was knocked out of bounds or if the ball was tipped, it may be a completed pass. The rules keep changing at all levels of the game.


When did the fair catch start?

The fair catch rule in American football was introduced in 1883. It was established to allow a player receiving a kickoff or punt to signal that he would not attempt to advance the ball, thereby protecting him from being tackled immediately. The fair catch was designed to enhance player safety and promote fair play during the game.


What is considered an inbounds catch in football?

For NCAA football, it would mean having full possesion of the ball with atleast one foot touching inbounds. In the NFL, it would mean having full possesion of the ball with both feet touching inbounds. For both these leagues, a player is not allowed to touch the out of bounds area while making the catch.


Can you catch the football off the crossbar?

No, once it has hit the cross bars it is considered out of play.

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What does a defensive player do when they catch the football?

If a defensive player catches the football, it is considered an interception and he would run toward the end zone in hopes of scoring a touchdown for his team. Interceptions are one of the most exciting plays in the game of football.


Can any player catch the football?

No, the offensive line can't catch a pass


What is the official term for a catch made by an offensive player in football?

Reception


How difficult is it to become a football player in the NFL?

verryyy easy if you know how to do it also it helps to be able to catch a football


What is the fair catch signal and how is it used in football?

The fair catch signal is a hand gesture made by a player on the receiving team in football to indicate that they will not attempt to advance the ball after catching a punt or kickoff. This allows the player to catch the ball without being tackled, and the opposing team must give the player space to make the catch safely.


If the football is deflected off another player can the quarterback catch the ball?

Yes.


How do you signal a fair catch in football?

To signal a fair catch in football, a player must raise one arm above their head and wave it back and forth before attempting to catch the ball. This alerts the opposing team not to interfere with the catch.


When an offensive player drops the football that is called?

When a football player drops the ball, it is called a fumble if he had possesion of the ball, or an incomplete pass if a receiver fails to catch the ball.


Where would one get a free football?

There are not to many different ways to get a free football. Sometimes, if a football player makes a great play, he will then throw the football in the stands and you can try to catch it, but that is not very likely.


If you catch the football and fall to your knees will i be down?

No. In Professional Football, in order to be "down" a receiver has to be tackled or in your scenario touched by a defensive player while on the ground.


How do you use the word collide in a short sentence?

I was running to catch the football when I collided straight into another player.


Who was the only NFL player to catch 4 interceptions and throw 4 touchdowns in the same game?

Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins on November 14, 1943 in a 42-20 victory over the Detroit Lions.