A low, bouncing kick is called a squib kick.
With 4 seconds left, Stanford special teams coach Fred von Appen called for a squib kick on the kickoff.
On a kickoff after a Steelers field goal, the Jets' James Darling was hit by a squib kick as he turned around to cover it.
The squib kick was smothered by Washington's Todd Bowles, giving the Redskins good field position.
A squib kick can work against the kicking team, especially if the receiving team is expecting it.
Anticipating a squib kick, Cal coach Joe Kapp sent his onsides return team into the game.
Richey nearly became a goat when he botched a squib kick after his field goal, sending it only 17 yards downfield.
A squib kick is generally used when trying to avoid a run-back, although this outcome is not guaranteed.
Miami took over on their own 40-yard line following Benirschke's squib kick, needing only a field goal to win.
But Carolina recovered Vinatieri's poor squib kick at its 47 with 18 seconds left.