Examples of 'field goal' in a sentence

Meaning of "field goal"

field goal: A term used in sports, especially in American football and basketball, to describe scoring points by kicking or throwing the ball through a designated area or hoop. In football, it refers to kicking the ball between the opponent's goalposts for a score, while in basketball, it means shooting the ball successfully through the hoop, usually from a distance
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  • A kick of the ball through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown). It scores 3 points.
  • A shot that is scored while the ball is in play (i.e. not a free throw).
  • A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.

How to use "field goal" in a sentence

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His first field goal attempt was blocked.
I saw you block that field goal.
He missed a field goal and an extra point.
Unless you can kick a field goal.
Field goal between the legs.
You need this field goal to tie.
The offense scores a touchdown or field goal.
A field goal will not be enough.
Here comes the field goal team.
This field goal should tie it up.
Jackets will go for a field goal to win it.
A field goal can not be scored on a punt kick.
Good call to go for the field goal.
Clemens kicks a field goal for three points.
Chris worley with the field goal.

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Baker added a field goal in the final quarter.
Gano later made another field goal.
During field goal attempts he serves as a second umpire.
We are not even within field goal range.
One type of field goal is called a slam dunk.
They have not kicked a field goal.
Missed field goal attempts can be run back.
Cleveland got into field goal range.
A blocked field goal and a bad pass interference call.
Taylor lining up for the field goal.
Missing a field goal did not help us.
My son kicked the winning field goal.
Three point field goal percentage.
The turnover led to another field goal.
They may attempt a field goal on fourth down.
I think they should try for a field goal.
He also handled all field goal holding duties.
The lions are about to kick this field goal.
He can not kick a field goal from there.
That is the last time we go for a field goal.
He missed his first field goal of the season.
Clemson racked up two touchdowns and a field goal.
It was only the second field goal of his career.
A field goal will not do.
Medfield lining up for a field goal attempt.
They put field goal you can not lose.
Sorry for messing up the field goal.
And that was by a field goal in the final minute.
They won on a last second field goal.
Conard won by a field goal in overtime.
And they are gonna try for a field goal.
He gets a field goal now.
The player who kicked the field goal.
They kicked a field goal in the last five seconds.
Poly lines up for a field goal.

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