illegal forward kick

noun

Any kick made from in front of the line of scrimmage. This results in a loss of down and a ten yard penalty.

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Meanings

nounillegal forward kick (plural illegal forward kicks)

plural illegal forward kicks

  1. American footballAny kick made from in front of the line of scrimmage. This results in a loss of down and a ten yard penalty.
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Chicago

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