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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While attempting to recover the Raiders’ onside kick, Fortson suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
The onside kick from Tyler Bass was recovered by Ronnie Rivers, and the Rams held on for the victory.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
With 1:12 left in the game, Seattle lined up for an onside kick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
One step closer to recovering an onside kick In light of the drastic kickoff changes before last season that became permanent this year with some further alterations, owners approved Wednesday a tweak to the onside kick.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
The onside kick from Tyler Bass was recovered by Ronnie Rivers, and the Rams held on for the victory.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
With 1:12 left in the game, Seattle lined up for an onside kick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
One step closer to recovering an onside kick In light of the drastic kickoff changes before last season that became permanent this year with some further alterations, owners approved Wednesday a tweak to the onside kick.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
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“Onside kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onside%20kick. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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