squib kick

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.

Example Sentences

Kicking under the new format feels more like “shanking” a kickoff than doing a squib kick, as Dicker put it.

From Los Angeles Times

The Eagles got the ball back when they recovered a squib kick at the FSU 26, failed to convert a fourth-and-2 and then scored anyway when Lawrance Toafili fumbled and Johnson ran it in to make it 31-22.

From Seattle Times

Robbie Gould’s poor squib kick at the end of the first half ended up costing San Francisco three points.

From Seattle Times

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

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