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What is High catch in Gaelic Football?

Fielding a dropping ball overhead above a pack of players — Gaelic football's most admired traditional skill, also called clean fielding. The great midfield 'fielders' built reputations on it.

Example: He soared for a high catch that lifted the whole stadium.

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