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goalkicking

American  
[gohl-kik-ing] / ˈgoʊlˌkɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Soccer. the skill, method, or practice of kicking the ball so as to score a goal.


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Paolo Garbisi was at flyhalf, Ange Capuozzo on the wing, and goalkicking sharpshooter Tommaso Allan at fullback.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The 2018 world player of the year received a bang to his quad against Scotland last Sunday and ceded goalkicking to scrumhalf Conor Murray.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2019

"When you win by one point goalkicking is pretty important and I thought he was superb again tonight," Chiefs coach Dave Rennie said.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2016

The Lions ran in six more tries on the resumption, with Leigh Halfpenny landing every conversion - many from the touchline - and two penalties in a magnificent goalkicking display that earned him 24 points.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2013

The fly-half's ability to keep the scoreboard ticking is improving; his goalkicking is as reliable as anyone's.

From The Guardian • Oct. 10, 2010

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