place kick
Example Sentences
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The most famous place kick in Five Nations history was undoubtedly John Taylor's last-minute touchline effort for Wales to win a pulsating match against Scotland 19-18 at Murrayfield in 1971.
From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2011
With the score 7-to-7 and four minutes to play, Bill Corbus, Stanford's All-American guard, booted a place kick from the 23-yd. line over Southern California's goal posts.
From Time Magazine Archive
Harry Newman dropped back for a high place kick that missed hitting the goalpost by just enough to give Michigan the game which clinched the Big Ten Championship 3-to-0.
From Time Magazine Archive
On fourth down, Schwammel dropped back for a place kick.
From Time Magazine Archive
After a touchdown, which counts five, a place kick for goal is attempted.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.
