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Invalid Fair Catch Signal

Definition

Valid Fair-Catch Signal: A fair-catch signal is valid if it is made while the kick is in flight by a player who fully extends one arm above his helmet and waves it from side to side. A receiver is permitted to legally raise his hand(s) to his helmet to shield his eyes from the sun, but is not permitted to raise them above his helmet except to signal for a fair catch. If a player raises his hand(s) above his shoulder(s) in any other manner, it is an invalid fair-catch signal.

Outcome

5 yards from spot of signal.

2009 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 0.06 Invalid Fair Catch Signal penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona180000000000
Atlanta160000000000
Baltimore180000015001
Buffalo160000000000
Carolina160000000000
Chicago160000000000
Cincinnati170000000000
Cleveland160000000000
Dallas180000000000
Denver160000000000
Detroit160000000000
Green Bay170000000000
Houston160000000000
Indianapolis190000000000
Jacksonville160000000000
Kansas City160000000000
Oakland160000000000
St. Louis160000000000
San Diego170000000000
Miami160000000000
Minnesota180000000000
New England170000000000
New Orleans190000000000
N.Y. Giants160000000000
N.Y. Jets190000000000
Philadelphia170000000000
Pittsburgh161501000000
San Francisco160000000000
Seattle160000015010
Tampa Bay160000000000
Tennessee161500100000
Washington160000000000
Totals267210011210011