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place-kicking


  • n  (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
  • v  kick (a ball) from a stationary position, in football
  • v  score (a goal) by making a place kick

  • Coach Vince Lombardi sent in Guard Jerry Kramer to take over Hornung's place-kicking chores: Kramer booted five field goals in six tries and 16 straight extra points.
  • That includes giving a humorous zing to his guitar playing, handing bottles of wine to lucky members of the audience, and place-kicking bright red soccer balls far beyond the .
  • Place-kicker Henderson awoke abruptly, took to crutches, was forced to forego place-kicking for several weeks because of a badly blistered foot.
Quotes

  • Andy Robinson in guardian.co.uk
    Mark is a quality player and I have been impressed by his performances for Wasps, not least his place-kicking, and I look forward to seeing how he fits in with the England squad,said Robinson.

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