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free kick
noun
- 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.
free kick
noun
- 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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of free kick1
Example Sentences
Such was the passion, the joy and the adulation shown to midfielder Declan Rice and his free kicks, you would be forgiven for thinking Arsenal was homegrown.
Thompson also showed some veteran moxie in the 62nd minute when Brazilian defender Tarciane tried to move the ball well forward before taking a free kick from deep in her team’s end.
Messi had one final chance five minutes into stoppage time but sent a left-footed free kick from about 30 yards well over the bar.
Only seven free kicks have been successful in the league.
The Giants opted for the free kick and Strong’s attempt made it “just inside one of the uprights,” according to the New York Times.
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