Placekick: meaning, definitions and examples
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placekick
[ pleɪs.kɪk ]
sports
A placekick is a method of restarting play in certain team sports, particularly in football (soccer) and American football. In football, a placekick is taken from a stationary ball that is supported by a tee or placed on the ground. It is typically used for penalty kicks, corner kicks, and direct free kicks. The primary purpose of a placekick is to allow a player to shoot the ball towards the goal or to pass it to a teammate. This technique requires precision and skill and is often practiced extensively by players.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He scored the winning goal with a brilliant placekick.
- The team was awarded a placekick after the foul.
- She practiced her placekick to improve her accuracy.
- The placekick from outside the box was spectacular.
Translations
Translations of the word "placekick" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chute de colocação
🇮🇳 प्लेस किक
🇩🇪 Platzkick
🇮🇩 tendangan tempat
🇺🇦 плейс-кік
🇵🇱 kopnięcie z miejsca
🇯🇵 プレースキック
🇫🇷 coup de pied de placement
🇪🇸 patada de colocación
🇹🇷 yerden vuruş
🇰🇷 플레이스킥
🇸🇦 ركلة موضوعة
🇨🇿 položený kop
🇸🇰 umietnený kop
🇨🇳 定位踢
🇸🇮 udarec na mestu
🇮🇸 staðsettur spark
🇰🇿 орналастырылған соққы
🇬🇪 დამსწრე ნასროლი
🇦🇿 yerləşdirilmiş zərbə
🇲🇽 patada de colocación
Etymology
The term 'placekick' originated in the early 20th century and is a compound of the words 'place' and 'kick'. The word 'place' in this context refers to putting the ball in a fixed position, either on a tee or on the ground, while 'kick' denotes the action of striking the ball with the foot. The practice of placekicking has its roots in early forms of football, evolving as the rules of the game became standardized. The term has been used widely in both American and association football, reflecting the importance of this skill in scoring goals and executing set pieces. Over the years, placekicking has seen various techniques and strategies develop, influenced by changes in the game's rules and the athleticism of players.