NFL Kickoff Rules Are Changing! Will Onside Kicks Survive?
The NFL is on the brink of a potential revolution in its kickoff and onside kick rules. As the 2024 season approaches, discussions are heating up about a significant shift…
An onside kick is a type of kickoff in American football where the kicking team deliberately kicks the ball in a manner designed to recover it, rather than allowing the receiving team to gain possession. This play typically involves a kick that travels at least 10 yards, but the kicking team attempts to recover the ball immediately after the kick. Onside kicks are often used when the kicking team is trailing in the game and needs to regain possession to have a chance to score. The strategy can be risky, as it gives the receiving team a chance to recover the ball if the kicking team fails to secure it, but it can also create an opportunity for a dramatic turnaround in the game’s momentum. Onside kicks are more common in late-game situations when teams are looking to maximize their scoring opportunities.
The NFL is on the brink of a potential revolution in its kickoff and onside kick rules. As the 2024 season approaches, discussions are heating up about a significant shift…