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place kick
1noun
- a kick in which the ball is held nearly upright on the ground either by means of a tee or by a teammate, as in a kickoff, an attempt at a field goal, etc. Compare drop kick, punt 1( def 1 ).
place-kick
2[ pleys-kik ]
verb (used with object)
- to make (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a place kick.
- to kick (the ball) as held for a place kick.
verb (used without object)
- to make a place kick.
place kick
noun
- a kick in which the ball is placed in position before it is kicked
verb
- to kick (a ball) using a place kick
Other Words From
- place-kicker placekicker noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of place kick1
Origin of place kick2
Example Sentences
Before “long snappers” became a specialized position in football, Mr. Hauss also snapped the ball on punts and place kicks.
His immediate eligibility was initially blocked by his former school, but since getting cleared from the NCAA, the backup quarterback has thrown two passes this season and holds for place kicks.
Kreiter was signed as a free agent last season and was the snapper on punts and place kicks in all 16 games.
Punter Matt Haack, who also holds for place kicks, took a direct snap, rolled to his left and flicked a pass to kicker Jason Sanders for a 1-yard touchdown.
The next two players — one from each team — will place kick from the second point in turn.
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