drop
kick
Plural
dropkicks
1
(sports) a kicking technique where the ball is dropped and kicked just after it touches the ground
A dropkick is a move in sports like rugby or American football where a player drops the ball and kicks it as it bounces off the ground. It is often used to score points, restart play, or gain field position. Timing and accuracy are important to make sure the kick is effective. Dropkicks are less common in modern play but are still a valuable skill in certain situations.
- The rugby player scored a dropkick from midfield.
- He attempted a dropkick from 40 meters out.
- The football kicker practiced his dropkick technique before the game.
- She executed a perfect dropkick to score the winning points.
- In soccer, a dropkick is used to clear the ball from the defensive zone.
2
a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air
A dropkick is a move in wrestling and other combat sports where a person jumps into the air and kicks their opponent with both feet, aiming to knock them down or push them away. The wrestler usually falls to the mat after the kick, landing on their back or side. This move requires good timing, accuracy, and athletic ability to hit the target effectively while minimizing the risk of injury to themselves. It is often used as a high-impact offensive technique to surprise or weaken the opponent.
- She surprised her opponent with a sudden dropkick.
- The wrestler dodged the dropkick with a quick move.
- She aimed for her opponent's chest with the dropkick.
- The dropkick caught his opponent off guard.
- His signature move was the flying dropkick.