What is another word for fair catch?
Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ə kˈat͡ʃ] (IPA) 
A fair catch is a term used in American football to describe a catch made by a receiver after signaling to the opposition that he does not intend to advance the ball beyond the spot of the catch. A synonym for fair catch is a free catch, a term that is commonly used in rugby football. In Australian rules football, the equivalent term for a fair catch is a mark and in Gaelic football, it is referred to as a clean catch. In soccer, a fair catch would be called a clean catch or a clean take. Regardless of the sport, a fair catch or its synonym is an important part of the game.
