The NFL Kick Category is a type of kick used in American football. It includes punts, field goals, extra points, and kickoffs. Onside kicks are a special type of kick used to try to regain possession of the ball after a score or a change of possession. Onside kicks are usually attempted when a team is trailing late in the game and needs to score quickly. The kicker attempts to kick the ball short of the opposing team's goal line, so that one of his own teammates can recover the ball.