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In American football, the placekicker ( PK ), or simply kicker ( K ), is the player who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points. In most cases, the placekicker also serves as the team's kickoff specialist and occasionally in youth football, also acts as the punter .
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The placekicker, also called a kicker, is the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points. In many cases, the placekicker also serves as the team's kickoff specialist or, more rarely, punter, as well.
Learn how placekicking evolved from a drop kick to a soccer-style technique in American football. Discover the origins, innovations, and achievements of placekickers from Gino Cappelletti to Lou Groza.
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Placekicker A specialized player who comes onto the field for field goals and extra point attempts and also kickoffs. A team could use one kicker for all situations, or it could have a more accurate placekicker who kicks the ball through the uprights and a stronger-legged kickoff specialist who kicks the ball deep downfield on kickoffs.
