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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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Just nine seconds remained after a squib kick left Athens at its 24.

From New York Times Feb. 10, 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

Moen fielded the bounding squib kick from Stanford, six yards behind midfield.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2021

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

Hall put him in good position for his first drive by returning a squib kick 39 yards to the UAB 41.

From Washington Post Oct. 21, 2011

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