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Field goal

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA kick of the ball through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown). It scores 3 points.
"He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half."
2.NounA shot that is scored while the ball is in play (i.e. not a free throw).
"He got six field goals in the first half, two from three-point land."
3.NounA 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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