field goal

== English == === Noun === field goal (plural field goals) (American football, Canadian football) A kick of the ball through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown). It scores 3 points. (basketball) A shot that is scored while the ball is in play (i.e. not a free throw). (rugby) A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar. ==== Alternative forms ==== drop-kick (North American rules football) field-goal (Basketball and North American rules football) ==== Coordinate terms ==== (football): conversion drop punt punt ==== Translations ====