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What is Kick-in in Australian Rules Football?

The restart after a behind: a defender kicks the ball back into play from the goal square. Modern teams script kick-in strategies as attacking launches rather than mere clearances.

Example: The kick-in chain moved coast-to-coast for a goal.

Related terms

GoalBehindMarkSpeckyHand-pass (handball)Bounce (running bounce)Centre bounceBall-up
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