Catch, Bat, Muff, or Pass? The Airborne Receiver Play That Tests the Rule Book

We break down one of those rare high school football plays that sends everyone straight to the definitions section of the rule book. An airborne player touches a pass near the sideline and redirects it to a teammate. Is it a catch? A bat? A muff? A second pass? Legal? Incomplete? Illegal participation? We walk through the key definitions and why precise rule language matters. We also cover: Catch…