field goal

• En fútbol americano y canadiense, acción que otorga tres puntos cuando un jugador patea el balón y lo hace pasar por la portería del equipo contrario.

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.

   Gol de campo

   • 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.

   Canasta de campo

   • 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.