The place kick is a type of kicking play commonly used in American football, association football, Canadian football, rugby league, and rugby union.

What is a place kick in rugby?

The place kick is used when teams have the opportunity to kick for points at goal. There are two scenarios when they can do this - for penalties (three points) and conversions (two points). A good place kicker can be the difference between winning and losing a match.

What is a place kicker in football?

Placekicker, or simply kicker (PK or K), is the player in gridiron football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points. In many cases, the placekicker also serves as the team's kickoff specialist or punter.