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Once a forward pass is in the air it is a Loose Ball and thus any eligible receiver may try to catch it (all defensive players are eligible receivers). When a defensive player catches a forward pass it is an interception and his team gains possession of the ball. Some actions that are defined as pass interference may be overlooked if the defender is attempting to catch or bat the ball rather than focusing on the receiver. The intended receiver may find himself a defender if a defensive player has a better chance to catch a forward pass. If an offensive player commits pass interference against a defensive player attempting to intercept a forward pass it is offensive pass interference. In the NFL the penalty for defensive pass interference is an automatic First Down at the spot of the foul; in college football, the maximum penalty is 15 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. If the foul occurs in the End Zone , the ball will be placed at the one-yard line. The penalty for offensive pass interference is 10 yards from the previous spot. It is not unheard of for defensive players to deliberately commit pass interference where the intended receiver is sure to make a huge gain or a touchdown after the catch. The pass interference penalty stops the ball at the spot of the foul. EXTERNAL LINK |
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