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place kick

NOUN
kick starting with ball on ground
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The most famous place kick in Five Nations history was undoubtedly John Taylor's last-minute touchline effort for Wales to win a pulsating match against Scotland 19-18 at Murrayfield in 1971.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 18, 2011

Bronko Nagurski finished his football career with two touchdowns, and Pharmer made the place kick which won the game.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dartmouth had scored 16 points on two touchdowns and a place kick.

From Time Magazine Archive

Allen's place kick made the game, a tie, 14-to-14.

From Time Magazine Archive

Numberless times he watched Lovelace taking the place kick.

From The Loom of Youth by Alec Waugh


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