In gridiron football, an onside kick is a kickoff (under American and Canadian rules) or punt (under Canadian rules only) deliberately kicked short in an attempt by the kicking team to regain possession of the ball.

Oct 21, 2024 · New NFL onside kick rule, explained. With the NFL's new kickoff rules, teams will have to declare an onside kick to the officials so both the kick and return teams can adjust where they...

Onside kicks give the kicking team an opportunity to regain possession of the ball and recover what amounts to a fumble. Here are the rules.

2 days ago · Onside kicks are still allowed, but have to be declared before the kickoff. From there, normal onside kick rules would apply (and, in honesty, have such a low success rate they’ll probably ...

2 days ago · Chiefs should try an onside kick here, except for that stupid new rule that you only do it in the 4th Q. Plus, you have to tell the opponent you're going to do it. What an idiotic decision by NFL.

Aug 1, 2024 · The NFL's kickoff rule has changed ahead of the 2024 season. Here's what to know about the new rules and how they impact onside kicks, touchbacks, and more.

An onside kick is a high-risk, high-reward kickoff where the kicking team attempts to recover the kick by kicking the ball a short distance. As long as the ball passes the 10-yard restraining line, the kicking team can retain possession if they’re the first team to recover the ball.

Jul 30, 2024 · Kickoffs will look a lot different in the NFL this year, and the changes to onside kicks are just awful. The NFL has earned its nickname as the "No Fun League" on many occasions, and they've...

Feb 7, 2024 · In this article, we will discuss how and when an Onside Kick is performed, the rules behind it, some great plays, and even stats.

Dec 12, 2024 · Before the start of the 2024 season, the NFL's 32 owners voted to make a dramatic rule change to the kickoff, and now, the same thing could soon be happening to the onside kick.