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Freistoßschuss

free-kick shot

noun FRAY-shtos-shoos Rare

Usage Note

Freistoßschuss is the actual kick taken from a free-kick position, as opposed to Freistoß which names the set piece as a whole. Used in match analysis when distinguishing between different ways goals are scored.

Examples

"Seinen Freistoßschuss von der Strafraumgrenze lenkte der Torwart über die Latte."

Natural Translation

The goalkeeper tipped his free-kick shot from the edge of the box over the bar.

Literal Translation

His free-kick-shot from the penalty-area-edge deflected the goalkeeper over the bar.

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