Kickoff: When a player kicks a ball from a tee at his own 30-yard line (35 in college) to the opposing team, whose player tries to advance it the other way; used to start the game, the second half and overtime, and to restart play after each score.

 

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Kickoff: When a player kicks a ball from a tee at his own 30-yard line (35 in college) to the opposing team, whose player tries to advance it the other way; used to start the game, the second half an . . . View Full Definition

Special Teams: The units that handle kickoffs, punts, free kicks and field goal attempts. Often manned by second and third team players.

Safety: A player position on defense — see free safety and strong safety. A safety scored during a try scores 2 points (1 point in the NFL) and is followed by a kickoff as for any other try. A meth . . . View Full Definition

Squib Kick: A type of kickoff in which the ball is intentionally kicked low to the ground, typically bouncing on the ground a few times before being picked up. This is done in the hopes of preventing a . . . View Full Definition

Upman: During a kickoff, every player on the return team is called an 'upman' with the exception of the one or two designated kickoff returners, who stand furthest away from the starting point of t . . . View Full Definition

Waiver Wire: A term that refers to the list of free-agent players within a fantasy league. Most free agents are subject to a waiver process, as a player is placed on waivers after the kickoff of the firs . . . View Full Definition

Return Yards: Are those yards gained advancing the ball during play after a change of possession such as a punt or a kickoff or a turnover such as a fumble or an interception.

Touchback: The act of downing the ball behind one's own goal line on a kickoff or punt after the ball had been propelled over the goal by the opposing team. This can be accomplished by one of several w . . . View Full Definition

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Free Kick: A type of kick taken to start or restart play after a team has scored, with no defenders nearer than 10 yards away; includes a kickoff and a kick after a safety.