What is Illegal Touching in Football? (Full Explanation)
By Coach Martin | Football Rules & Penalties
An illegal touching penalty only applies to the first player who touches the ball on a forward pass.
For example, if the quarterback throws a pass to a wide receiver and that wide receiver touches the ball first, only he will be subject to a potential illegal touching penalty.
If the wide receiver tips the ball and it travels in the air to someone else, that second person isn’t subject to the penalty.
Click Here to Read This Post