box kick

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Synonyms: box kite, cow kick

Antonyms: box kite, cow kick

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|rugby}} 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.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[kick]] the [[ball]] in such a [[manner]].

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