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Drop kick facts for kids

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A drop kick is a type of kick in various rules of football. It involves a player dropping the ball and then kicking it when it bounces off the ground. It contrasts to a punt, wherein the player kicks the ball without letting it hit the ground first.

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  • Pat O'Dea

    Pat O'Dea

  • Zach Curlin

    Zach Curlin drop kicking.

  • Brickleydropkick

    Brickley's drop kick to defeat Dartmouth in 1912.

  • Eddie Mahan

    Eddie Mahan preparing to drop kick.

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