box kick

noun, verb — 2 senses

box kick

noun

Etymology From box + kick.

1

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Rugby, Sports A type of kick performed by the scrum-half. From the base of a ruck, maul or scrum, the scrum-half will stand sideways onto the opposition with his kicking foot further from them, and kick the ball high into the air so as to hopefully prevent the opposition charging down the kick.

box kick

verb

Etymology From box + kick.

1

To kick the ball in such a manner.

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