Thread: Fair Catch Rule
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Old Wed Oct 08, 2003, 03:09pm
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You can fair catch a kickoff that has not touched the ground. In fact, if you do so, you can freekick for a fieldgoal from that spot if you choose.

I've seen a JV team fair catch a kickoff after being burned twice on an onsides-poock kickoff that went about 20 yds.
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