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Kicker
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a player who specializes in kicking the ball, usually for field goals, extra points, and kickoffs
Who is a "kicker"?
In American football, a kicker is a player whose main responsibility is to kick the ball during specific plays. This includes kicking field goals to score points, extra points after a touchdown, and kickoffs to start the game or after a team scores. The kicker must have good accuracy and power to ensure the ball is kicked to the right place, whether it is aiming for the goalposts or sending the ball down the field.
Examples
The kicker nailed a 50-yard field goal to win the game.
He 's the team 's reliable kicker, known for his accuracy under pressure.
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