Behind the Steel Curtain · Nov 2, 2018
Rules governing a safety kick: Separating fact from fiction
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesBetween players, fans, and commentators not being sure what was going on during the safety kick on Sunday, it may be helpful to everyone to explain exactly what happened and why the Steelers lost the ball against the Browns.
What is a free kick?
A free kick is any kick that occurs when the defense is not free to rush the kicker in an attempt to make a block. Every kickoff is a free kick. There are different types of free kicks. After a safety occurs, it is considered a safety kick and has slightly different rules.
So what exactly is a safety kick and how is it different from a regular kickoff?
