free kick

noun

, Soccer.

1. an unhindered kick of a stationary ball, usually awarded to a player as the result of a foul committed by a player from the opposing team.

free kick

noun

1. soccer a place kick awarded for a foul or infringement, either direct, from which a goal may be scored, or indirect, from which the ball must be touched by at least one other player for a goal to be allowed

Word History and Origins

Origin of free kick¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Just after the hour, Bwalya hit a magnificent equaliser from a free kick and within 10 minutes, Johnson Bwalya, no relation, won it with a second goal.

From BBC

Albert Rusnak stood over a free kick from distance and looked left as if he’d play it short with a pass.

From Seattle Times

St. Louis couldn’t take advantage of the ideal spot for the free kick.

From Seattle Times

An emphatic ending appeared to be a rushing block on a free kick by Sounders defender Nouhou.

From Seattle Times

He stood over the ball to take a free kick in the 62nd minute.

From Seattle Times