place kick

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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

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

Illinois' Fullback Dave Cook broke a tug-of-war with Northwestern by a handsome place kick from the 22-yd. line, 3-to-0.

From Time Magazine Archive

There is what we call the drop kick, the free kick, the overhead kick, the place kick, and taking the ball on the run.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John