Definitions for pass interference
pass in·ter·fer·ence

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1. Pass interference

   In American and Canadian gridiron football, pass interference (PI) is a foul that occurs when a player interferes with an eligible receiver's ability to make a fair attempt to catch a forward pass. Pass interference may include tripping, pushing, pulling, or cutting in front of the receiver, covering the receiver's face, or pulling on the receiver's hands or arms. It does not include catching or batting the ball before it reaches the receiver. Once the ball touches any defensive player or eligible offensive receiver, the above rules no longer apply and the defender may tackle the receiver or attempt to prevent them from gaining control of the ball. Once a forward pass is in the air it is a loose ball and thus any eligible receiver – all defensive players are eligible receivers – may try to catch it. When a defensive player catches a forward pass it is an interception and their 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 themselves 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.

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1. Pass interference

   In American and Canadian gridiron football, pass interference is a penalty that occurs when a player interferes with an eligible receiver's ability to make a fair attempt to catch a forward pass. Pass interference may include tripping, pushing, pulling, or cutting in front of the receiver or pulling on the receiver's arms. It does not include catching or batting the ball before it reaches the receiver. Once the ball touches any defensive player or eligible offensive receiver the above rules no longer apply and the defender may tackle the receiver or attempt to prevent him from gaining control of the ball. Once a forward pass is in the air it is a loose ball and thus any eligible receiver – all defensive players are eligible receivers – may try to catch it. 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.

How to pronounce pass interference?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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How to say pass interference in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pass interference in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pass interference in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of pass interference in a Sentence

1. Bill Belichick:

   There was a pass interference penalty on third down, they got the stop, we get the ball back where we want it.

2. Bo Nix:

   The guy completely grabs him. I thought it should have definitely been a pass interference, obviously if it had been them they probably would have called it, but that's just part of the game, part of the rivalry.

3. Bill Belichick:

   I thought that was the best thing to do, there was a pass interference penalty on third down, they got the stop, we get the ball back where we want it.

4. The USFL:

   If a pass does not cross the line of scrimmage, there can be no pass interference or ineligible player downfield penalties.

5. Pete Morelli:

   The back judge threw his flag for defensive pass interference. We got other information from another official from a different angle that thought the contact was minimal and didn’t warrant pass interference. He thought it was face-guarding.

References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pass_Interference
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pass interference