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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 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

Dallas Crawford fielded Ross Martin’s squib kick at the Miami 25-yard line and flung the ball to Elder, who ran back left before flipping to Jaquan Johnson.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2015

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