goal kick
Plural
goal kicks
1
(soccer) a free kick taken from the goal area when the ball crosses the goal line, last touched by an attacker
A goal kick in soccer is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line without a goal being scored and was last touched by a player from the attacking team. The defending team takes the kick from within their penalty area, typically from the edge of the goal box. The goal kick is used to restart play, and the ball must leave the penalty area before it can be touched by another player. It is often used to pass the ball to a teammate or send it further up the field to gain ground.
- The goalkeeper took a goal kick to clear the ball downfield.
- She placed the ball for the goal kick near the edge of the six-yard box.
- He launched a powerful goal kick towards the halfway line.
- The goalkeeper's goal kick found a teammate near the center circle.
- He adjusted his positioning to receive the goalkeeper's goal kick in space.
2
(rugby) a kick at goal taken to score points after a try or penalty
A goal kick in rugby happens when the ball is kicked by the defending team from their goal area after the attacking team kicks the ball over the goal line, but does not score. The defending team takes the kick from the spot where the ball went over the line. The goal kick helps the defending team get the ball back into play and move it away from their goal area, giving them a chance to start a new attack.
- He lined up the goal kick with precision.
- She missed the goal kick by a few inches.
- The game was decided by a crucial goal kick.
- The team celebrated after a successful goal kick.
- The crowd went silent during the goal kick.