drop-kick

• Ударить ногой по мячу после того, как он был отпущен и только коснулся земли, обычно в регби или австралийском футболе.

A verb meaning to kick a ball after it has been dropped and just as it touches the ground, typically in rugby or Australian rules football.

1. Score after a touchdownB2formalamericansport

   To execute a dropkick to score an extra point or field goal in American football after a touchdown.

   Забить с дроп-кика

   • The kicker successfully drop-kicked the ball for the extra point.
   • He attempted to drop-kick the field goal from the 30-yard line.
   • The team practiced how to drop-kick after every touchdown.

2. Kick a ball as it bouncesB2formalsport

   To drop a ball and kick it at the moment it touches the ground, typically in rugby or football.

   Удар с отскока

   • The rugby player decided to drop-kick the ball for a better field position.
   • He learned to drop-kick the ball accurately during practice.
   • The coach showed the team how to drop-kick effectively.