Yards after catch (YAC) is a
statistical measure of the distance gained by a receiver after catching a pass. Specifically, it is the forward yardage gained from the spot of the
reception
Reception is a noun form of ''receiving'', or ''to receive'' something, such as art, experience, information, people, products, or vehicles. It may refer to:
Astrology
* Reception (astrology), when a planet is located in a sign ruled by another ...
until the receiver is downed, runs
out of bounds, scores, or loses the ball.
See also
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Glossary of American football
The following terms are used in American football, both conventional and indoor. Some of these terms are also in use in Canadian football; for a list of terms unique to that code, see '' Glossary of Canadian football''.
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References
American football terminology
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