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set piece

[set pees] / ˈsɛt ˌpis /
NOUN
piece of scenery; formal work of art
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Predictably, Arsenal are way ahead on goals scored from set pieces, including penalties, with 21 compared to Manchester United's 15 in second.

From BBC

The club has perfected the grim work of scoring from set pieces to the point where they have evolved into Arsenal’s most dangerous offensive situations.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Fennell trots along Brontë’s tentpoles, she dusts the narrative between these plot points with sensational set pieces and eye-popping costumes.

From Salon

Spurs have badly lacked for creativity from open play throughout Frank's first season but have compensated thanks to their strength from set pieces.

From Barron's

Mr. Besson’s chief innovation is to take the basic story and support it with grandiose set pieces relying heavily on digital effects.

From The Wall Street Journal