place kicking
/ˈpleɪsˌkɪkɪŋ/
noun
- In sports like rugby or American football, the act of kicking a ball that is held or placed on the ground, usually for a goal or a conversion.
- His place-kicking was perfect, scoring all three conversions in the match.
- The team practiced place-kicking for hours to improve their accuracy.
- She became famous for her powerful place-kicking in college football.