1. place kick - Noun
2. place kick - Verb
(sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
score (a goal) by making a place kick
kick (a ball) from a stationary position, in football
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Also, if a gust of wind blows the ball over on a place kick attempt after the kicker has begun his run-up, thus allowing the opposing team to begin a charge down, then there is no time to reset the ball, and the kicker may attempt a quick drop kick. Source: Internet
All kicks must be made by either place kick or drop kick ; punting is prohibited. Source: Internet
One point for a conversion by place kick after a touchdown, two points for a conversion by drop kick or for successful run or pass after a touchdown. Source: Internet
The drop kick was supplanted by the place kick, which cannot be attempted out of a formation generally used as a running or passing set. Source: Internet
Although rarely used today, it has the same status in scoring as a place kick. Source: Internet