Owners also approved other rule changes, including banning the use of the “swivel hip-drop' tackle that had led to several injuries and in an increase in the use of instant replay.
The NFL will have a new look this year when it comes to kickoffs.Owners voted this spring to overhaul the kickoff, hoping to revive a play that had little action last season after most kicks resulted in no returns while still prioritizing player safety.Owners also approved other rule changes, including banning the use of the "swivel hip-drop" tackle that had led to several injuries and in an increase in the use of instant replay.
The hope is the new rule will increase the number of returns without making it more dangerous as the new return will be more similar to a regular running play than the old version.Special teams coaches are still figuring that part out.With coverage players not able to move until the ball hits the ground or a returner in the landing zone, hang time is no longer a key factor in kicks.
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