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The Future of the Onside Kick


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This is the balancing act the NFL competition committee faces as it considers changing the onside kick rule, with a proposal for a one-time 4th-and-20 play as an alternative. In this scenario, if the offense converts on a single play, they would continue ...

The article from MSN discusses the potential changes to the onside kick in the NFL, highlighting its decreasing effectiveness and the league's interest in alternative methods to maintain excitement and competitiveness in games. Traditionally, the onside kick has been a last-ditch effort for teams trailing late in games to regain possession, but with new rules and strategies, its success rate has plummeted. The NFL is exploring options like the "4th-and-15" play, where teams can attempt to convert a first down from their own 25-yard line instead of kicking, which has been tested in the XFL. This alternative aims to increase the likelihood of teams retaining possession while still providing a thrilling, strategic element to the game's end. The article also touches on the ongoing debate about player safety, as onside kicks often lead to high-speed collisions, pushing the NFL to consider safer alternatives that could replace or modify the traditional onside kick.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nfl/the-future-of-the-onside-kick/ar-AA1BHTc7 ]

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