Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goal-kick

Noun

/ɡoʊl kɪk/

Definition

A goal-kick is a method of restarting play in soccer after the ball has gone out of play over the goal line, last touched by an attacking player.

Examples

The goalkeeper took the goal-kick and sent the ball soaring down the field.
When the ball went out for a goal-kick, the crowd cheered for their team’s defense.
It was the team’s first goal-kick of the match, signaling how well their opponents were attacking.

Meaning

It is awarded when the attacking team sends the ball out of the field beyond the goal line without scoring a goal, allowing the defending team to kick the ball back into play from their goal area.