Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Sports) A kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking: This is a specific method of kicking a ball, primarily used in rugby and American football, where the ball is held stationary on the ground or on a tee prior to being kicked.

Usage

• The term "place kick" is used to describe the action and the result of this specific type of kick. It is a compound noun where "place" indicates the ball is in a stationary position.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The team scored three points with a successful place kick.
  • He is the team's specialist for long-distance place kicks.
  • The rules require a place kick to restart play after a score.

Advanced Usage

• "to take a place kick": to perform this specific type of kick.
  • The captain asked the rookie to take the crucial place kick.

Variants and Related Words

• Place-kick (verb): To kick (a ball) using the place-kick method.
  • The player will place-kick the ball from the 30-yard line.
• Placekicker (noun): A player who specializes in executing place kicks.
  • The placekicker practiced his technique for hours.

Synonyms

• Field goal kick (in American/Canadian football contexts, specifically for scoring attempts).
• Kick from placement.

Related Phrases

• Conversion kick (in rugby, a type of place kick taken after a try).
• Drop kick: A different type of kick where the ball is dropped and kicked as it bounces, contrasted with a place kick.

Noun

1. (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking