placekicker

• Substantiv, das einen Spieler im American Football oder Fußball bezeichnet, der dafür verantwortlich ist, den Ball aus einer ruhenden Position zu treten, meist für einen Field-Goal- oder Extrapunkt-Versuch.

A noun referring to a player in football (soccer) or American football who is responsible for kicking the ball from a stationary position, typically for a goal attempt or field goal.

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   A player in American or Canadian football who specializes in kicking the ball from a stationary position, typically for field goals or extra points.

   Kicker für Distanzschüsse

   • The placekicker scored the winning field goal in the final seconds.
   • The team signed a new placekicker for the upcoming season.
   • He practiced for hours to become a reliable placekicker.

   Synonymekicker