A squad that is used for kick-offs, punts, and other special plays.
〔美橄〕特别队（负责中线开球、踢悬空球和其他特别任务的美式橄榄球特别小队）
Example sentencesExamples
For two great teams, the special teams units are extraordinarily uninteresting aside from the kickers.
Our defense is solid and we've shored up our special teams.
You may want to work your special teams on containing punt and kickoff returns.
The special teams division really needs work, Dave.
The special teams play is a tad confusing the first few tries, but with some practice using the Mini-Camp drills help explain things and get you on the right path.
Definition of special team in US English:
special team
noun
American Football
A squad that is used for kickoffs, punts, and other special plays.
〔美橄〕特别队（负责中线开球、踢悬空球和其他特别任务的美式橄榄球特别小队）
Example sentencesExamples
You may want to work your special teams on containing punt and kickoff returns.
Our defense is solid and we've shored up our special teams.
The special teams play is a tad confusing the first few tries, but with some practice using the Mini-Camp drills help explain things and get you on the right path.
The special teams division really needs work, Dave.
For two great teams, the special teams units are extraordinarily uninteresting aside from the kickers.