place kicking

/ˈpleɪsˌkɪkɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
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