What is another word for place-kick?
Pronunciation: [plˈe͡ɪskˈɪk] (IPA) 
Place-kick is a term used in football where the ball is placed on the ground and then kicked. However, there are various synonyms for this term that also apply to different sports such as rugby, soccer and American football. Some synonyms for place-kick include drop-kick, field goal, penalty kick, free kick, spot kick, and conversion kick. A drop-kick is a kick made by dropping the ball onto the ground and kicking it when it bounces up. Field goal, penalty kick, and conversion kick are all football terms, with each relating to a specific stage in the game. Free kick and spot kick refer to kicks in soccer and rugby respectively, given to a team after a foul.
