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field goal

The correct spelling is field goal.

How to pronounce field goal

noun

Say it like: Fee-ld -goa-l

The correct spelling is field goal. When the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points. For example: "He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half."

Usage Examples

He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half.

He got six field goals in the first half, two from three-point land.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.When the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points.
  2. 2.A made shot that was not a free throw.
  3. 3.A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.

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