squib kick

noun

: a kickoff in football in which the ball bounces along the ground

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Scales returned the opening squib kick 28 yards to the Leo 45. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023 On the ensuing kickoff, the Arizona State staff called for an onside squib kick. — Doug Haller, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024 The Spartans’ squib kick rolls to Jake Overman, who runs it ahead to the 34, and the Beavers will begin their drive from there. — Nick Daschel | [email protected], oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2023 After the touchdown, the Colts rectified their strategy and only used squib kicks on kickoffs to try to keep the ball out of Hester's hands. — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 When the 50-yard three-pointer consumed five seconds, Staley could’ve chosen a deep squib kick to burn up several of the nine remaining seconds. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of squib kick was circa 1956

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“Squib kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squib%20kick. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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