placekicking
/ˈpleɪsˌkɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of kicking a football that is held in place on the ground, typically in American or Canadian football.
- Placekicking is a specialized skill that requires both accuracy and power.
- Her placekicking improved dramatically after she started using a new technique.
- The team practiced placekicking every afternoon before the big game.