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squib kick

American  

noun

Football.
  1. a kickoff that is purposely low so it will wobble and bounce along the ground, making it hard to field and return.


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Gonzaga took its first lead with less than 30 seconds remaining, before DeMatha returned the ensuing squib kick to regain the lead.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 9, 2022

The Jaguars called for a hard squib kick after taking the lead, but it gave Baltimore the ball at the 39-yard line.

From Washington Times Nov. 27, 2022

The second-guessing began immediately after the Bills shunned a squib kick and kicked the ball out of the end zone.

From Seattle Times Jan. 24, 2022

So on Friday, Lake Braddock was forced into more of a squib kick.

From Washington Post Sep. 4, 2017

No need to talk about the onside-kick gaffe at the end - it was a failure to execute a squib kick by punter Matt Bosher.

From New York Times Jan. 14, 2013

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