onside kick
noun
: a kickoff in football in which the ball travels just far enough to be legally recoverable by the kicking team
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Huntington Beach tried to capitalize on the early surge and recovered the ensuing onside kick, but Mustangs held down for the three-and-out.
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Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Special team blunders continue for Boone as Dr. Phillips covers a surprise onside kick to take the ball at the Braves 31.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
While attempting to recover the Raiders’ onside kick, Fortson suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
With 1:12 left in the game, Seattle lined up for an onside kick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Special team blunders continue for Boone as Dr. Phillips covers a surprise onside kick to take the ball at the Braves 31.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
While attempting to recover the Raiders’ onside kick, Fortson suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
With 1:12 left in the game, Seattle lined up for an onside kick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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“Onside kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onside%20kick. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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