field goal

noun3

1. •
   A 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. •
   A 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. •
   A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.