placekick
/ˈpleɪsˌkɪk/
verb
- To kick a ball that has been placed on the ground or a tee, especially in football.
- He will placekick the ball for the extra point attempt.
- She can placekick the ball over 50 yards with ease.
- The player learned how to placekick accurately during practice.
noun
- A kick in football (soccer or American football) where the ball is placed on the ground or a tee before being kicked.
- In soccer, a placekick is often used for penalty shots.
- The kicker practiced his placekick from 40 yards out.
- Her perfect placekick sailed through the goalposts for three points.