field goal

• Spielzug im American Football und Canadian Football, bei dem der Ball per Fuß durch die Torstangen des Gegners getreten wird und drei Punkte erzielt. Bezeichnet auch den so erzielten Treffer sowie im Basketball einen Korb aus dem Spiel heraus (im Gegensatz zu Freiwürfen).

A scoring play in American football and Canadian football where the kicker kicks the ball through the opponent's goalposts, worth three points.

1. Scoring play in footballB1formalamerican

   A kick that sends the ball through the opponent's goalposts, worth three points in American football.

   Field Goal

   • The kicker made a 45-yard field goal to win the game.
   • The team attempted a field goal on fourth down.
   • He missed the field goal by just a few feet.

2. Scoring play in basketballB1formal

   A basket scored from anywhere on the court during regular play, worth two or three points.

   Feldkorb

   • She scored a field goal from beyond the three-point line.
   • The player made a difficult field goal while being guarded.
   • Field goals are the primary way to score points in basketball.