a kick in which the ball is held nearly upright on the ground either by means of a tee or by a teammate, as in a kickoff, an attempt at a field goal, etc. Compare drop kick, punt1(def. 1).
place kick n.
Football A kick, as for a kickoff or field goal, for which the ball is held or propped up in a fixed position on the ground. place'kick' (plās'kĭk') v., place'kick'er n.