free kick

American  

noun

Soccer.

1. an unhindered kick of a stationary ball, usually awarded to a player as the result of a foul committed by a player from the opposing team.

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free kick British  

noun

1. soccer a place kick awarded for a foul or infringement, either direct, from which a goal may be scored, or indirect, from which the ball must be touched by at least one other player for a goal to be allowed

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Etymology

Origin of free kick

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

“We gave up five goals off of throw-ins and two on free kicks in our three losses to them last year. We’ve stressed the importance of that.”

From Los Angeles Times

Their club has charged into first place in the Premier League by studying, honing, and reinventing the moments when play comes to a complete standstill: free kicks, corner kicks, and penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had already scored twice from the penalty spot and once with a free kick.

From Barron's

He drew a critical penalty in his debut, he registered an assist in his second game and scored on a free kick in the third.

From Los Angeles Times

Then on the first touch of stoppage time, Kvaratskhelia sent a free kick just over the crossbar.

From Los Angeles Times