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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Six days earlier, Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier scored direct from a corner which should have been a goal kick.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

Jorelyn Carabali is alert to the danger though and cannons the ball back off the Everton midfielder and out for a goal kick.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

Rube was forced to attempt the goal kick at a frightful angle.

From Over the Line by Sherman, Harold Morrow

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