goal kick

American

noun

Soccer.

a free kick taken by a defensive player after the ball, having last been touched by an offensive player, has gone out of bounds over the goal line.

goal kick British

noun

soccer a kick taken from the six-yard line by the defending team after the ball has been put out of play by an opposing player

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A long goal kick from Portland keeper Shelby Hogan set up the opening score.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

Chelsea defend the situation brilliantly though, shutting down any space that City are attempting to work in, before Eve Perisset shephards the ball out for a goal kick.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

Thankfully for the visitors Dan Turner is on hand to clear the ball off the Arsenal midfielder and earn her side a goal kick.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024

Shortly after Milan had scored to take a 1-0 lead and Milan was about to take a goal kick, Maignan signaled to his teammates to stop, walked to the referee and then to the sideline.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

Bowen was forced to attempt the goal kick from quite an angle and the ball went wild.

From Over the Line by Sherman, Harold Morrow

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