place-kicking

Noun
  1. (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking (synset 100138099)
    referred to in:
    • football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
    • association football, soccer - a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
    is a type of: boot, kick, kicking - the act of delivering a blow with the foot
    subtypes:
    • free kick - (soccer) a place kick that is allowed for a foul or infringement by the other team
    • kickoff - (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
    same as: place kick

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