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place kick

NOUN
kick starting with ball on ground
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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

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

On fourth down, Schwammel dropped back for a place kick.

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead of the standard place kick, a scoring pass was flipped to No. 99.

From Time Magazine Archive

Burton came racing out to Judd who had picked out the spot where he was to attempt the place kick.

From Over the Line by Sherman, Harold Morrow