raking

English translation: able to kick the ball far

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English term or phrase:raking
Selected answer:able to kick the ball far
Entered by: S.J

17:48 Apr 27, 2021
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / raking
English term or phrase: raking
He developed a raking left boot, good leap, and took screaming marks, so well done.

They are talking about a kid playing American football in a prize ceremony. So, it is not an offence committed during play.

Thanks in advance,
S.J
Canada
Local time: 10:59
able to kick the ball far
Explanation:

Raking: a kicking style that results in long kicks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_Australian_rules_f...

I know this is talking about American football. But “boot” seems like a Commonwealth term, so this would fit.


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Brent Sørensen
Germany
Local time: 15:59
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Thank you.
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2 +5able to kick the ball far
Brent Sørensen
3strong left foot
Bruno Pavesi


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able to kick the ball far


Explanation:

Raking: a kicking style that results in long kicks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_Australian_rules_f...

I know this is talking about American football. But “boot” seems like a Commonwealth term, so this would fit.




Brent Sørensen
Germany
Local time: 15:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Grading comment
Thank you.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard
1 hr

agree  Althea Draper: In rugby, it's typically a long, well placed kick, so I'd guess it's much the same here.
2 hrs

agree  Cilian O'Tuama: New to me, but agree.
5 hrs

agree  David Hollywood: gets my vote
8 hrs

agree  Yvonne Gallagher: yeah with Althea a long, well-placed kick in Aussie football, very different from American
1 day 5 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
strong left foot


Explanation:
Hi there SJ!

Hope you're doing well.

From my knowledge of American football terminology, the terms used aren't common in American football "speak".

I don't know if this can be of any help to you, but I am including a very interesting link that talks about kicking in American football, which I hope can be of service to you.

Have a great one,




    https://www.sbnation.com/a/nfl-preview-2019/kickers
Bruno Pavesi
Brazil
Local time: 11:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
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