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Special Teams
Sky Kick in College Football
In college football, Sky Kick means: A high kickoff intended to limit return yardage and force a shorter return. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
A high kickoff intended to limit return yardage and force a shorter return.
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Related Glossary Terms
KickoffA free kick used to start each half and restart play after scoring plays.Squib KickA low kickoff designed to reduce return danger or manipulate clock and field position.Kickoff ReturnA return attempt after receiving a kickoff.Average Starting Field PositionThe average yard line where a team's drives begin.Blocked KickA field goal, PAT, or kickoff attempt deflected by the defense.Blocked PuntA punt deflected or stopped by the receiving team before it travels normally.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24