place kick

Example Sentences

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Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke was working as the holder on place kicks with long snapper Josh Harris and kicker Cameron Dicker.

From Los Angeles Times

Before “long snappers” became a specialized position in football, Mr. Hauss also snapped the ball on punts and place kicks.

From Washington Post

His immediate eligibility was initially blocked by his former school, but since getting cleared from the NCAA, the backup quarterback has thrown two passes this season and holds for place kicks.

From Los Angeles Times

Kreiter was signed as a free agent last season and was the snapper on punts and place kicks in all 16 games.

From Seattle Times

Punter Matt Haack, who also holds for place kicks, took a direct snap, rolled to his left and flicked a pass to kicker Jason Sanders for a 1-yard touchdown.

From Seattle Times