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Well of course the rule you are referencing is:
2-4-1 A catch is the act of establishing player possession of a live ball which is in flight, and first contacting the ground inbounds or being contacted by an opponent in such a way that he is prevented from returning to the ground inbounds while maintaining possession of the ball.
This is a difficult one as you only get a split-second to evaluate it. Do the best you can based on what you see. I don't have much to help you there.
But here are some guidelines printed on page 21 of the official's manual.
Incomplete pass or fumble - incomplete
Forward or backward pass - forward
Kick or pass touched or not - not
Catch or not - no catch
Passer has thrown or fumbled - has thrown
Touchback or safety - touchback
Fumble or dead ball - dead ball
Apparently injured or not - injured
Apparently unconscious or not - unconscious
Accidental contact, touching, or kicking or intentional - accidental
Legal block or clip - legal
Block above or below the waist - above
5-15 face mask - 15
5-15 kicker or holder - 15
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