place kick

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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

With the score 7-to-7 and four minutes to play, Bill Corbus, Stanford's All-American guard, booted a place kick from the 23-yd. line over Southern California's goal posts.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

A field judge disallowed a place kick goal by Army because the player holding the ball had let both knees touch the ground.

From Time Magazine Archive

A place kick, a free kick, or a penalty kick must not be taken until the referee has given a signal for the same.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John