place-kick

• Verbe utilisé dans le sport, notamment au rugby et au football américain, signifiant frapper un ballon posé au sol, généralement pour un coup de pied arrêté ou un coup de pied de pénalité.

A verb used in sports, particularly rugby and American football, meaning to kick a ball that has been placed on the ground, typically for a conversion or field goal attempt.

1. Kick a stationary ballB2formalsport

   To kick a ball that is placed in a stationary position on the ground, typically in football (soccer) or rugby.

   tirer un ballon placé

   • The player prepared to place-kick the ball from the penalty spot.
   • He practiced how to place-kick accurately from different distances.
   • The referee signaled for the player to place-kick the ball.

2. Score a goal via a place kickB2formalsport

   To successfully score a goal by performing a place kick.

   Marquer sur coup de pied arrêté

   • She place-kicked the winning goal in the final minute of the match.
   • The striker place-kicked the ball into the top corner of the net.
   • He place-kicked a crucial penalty to tie the game.

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