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What is it called when a defensive player catches the football?

interception


When the Defense Intercept A Pass made by an offensives player is called what?

In American football, when a defender catches a forward pass from the offense, it is called an interception.


What is an interception called in basketball?

An interception is when the quarterback throws the football, and the wide receiver tries to catch the football, but there's 1 problem. The other guy on the other team catches the football, so you've gotta ask yourself 1 thing: who was in the better position for the ball? Actually it was whoever caught the football, so if the other guy on the other team caught the football, then he was in a better position. Also, that's called an interception.. in football.


Can you hold onto an opponent's jersey in football?

A defensive player may hold on to a ball carrier's jersey in an attempt to tackle him. However, if a defensive player holds on the the jersey of an offensive player who does not have the ball, that would be a penalty for holding. Likewise, if an offensive player holds on to a defensive player's jersey, that would also be called holding.


What happens when an offensive player charges a defensive player already in stance but the defensive player doesn't fall down is this a foul on the offensive player or a foul on the defensive?

This is a foul on the offensive player. The defensive player does not have to fall down in order to get a charge called


What is it called when the defense catches the football in the offense's goal area?

interception


What is a defensive foul in basketball and how does it impact the game?

A defensive foul in basketball occurs when a player on defense makes illegal contact with an offensive player. This can include pushing, holding, or blocking the offensive player's movement. When a defensive foul is called, the offensive team is awarded free throws or possession of the ball, depending on the situation. Defensive fouls can impact the game by giving the offensive team scoring opportunities and potentially changing the momentum of the game.


What is charging basketball?

it is also called an offensive foul. when the offensive player commits foul to the defensive player while in the act of shooting or penetrating the paint.


What is a DE in football?

Defensive End. The DE plays on the outside edge of the defensive line. Called the Defensive End in a 4-3 allignment and is sometimes referred to as a Defensive Tackle in a 3-4 defensive allignment. The Defensive end is responsible for pass rushing and run stuffing.


What units are players grouped in lacrosse?

They are grouped into positions. Those positions are called attack (offensive half) defense midi (both offensive and defensive players).


What is that thing called that football players run at and drag across the field when they're practicing?

The equipment football players drag across the field when they are training is called football sleds. They use this as a way to strengthen their defensive line.


If a defensive player moves past the football before it is snapped what happens?

This is a 5 yard penalty.It is called OFFSIDES.