Place-kicking (Noun)
Meaning
(sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team's kicker specialized in place-kicking and had a reputation for making long-distance field goals with ease.
- The coach decided to try a place-kicking attempt from 45 yards out, hoping to get three points on the board.
- Place-kicking is a delicate art that requires a combination of strength, accuracy, and mental focus.
- In high school football, the place-kicking unit was notoriously unreliable, often missing extra points and field goals.
- The player's struggles with place-kicking led to him being benched in favor of a backup kicker.