<P> A drop goal , field goal , dropped goal , or pot is a method of scoring points in rugby union and rugby league and also , rarely , in American football and Canadian football . A drop goal is scored by drop kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts . After the kick , the ball must not touch the ground before it goes over and through , although it may touch the crossbar . If the drop goal attempt is successful , play stops and the non-scoring team ( the scoring team in rugby union sevens ) restarts play with a kick from halfway . If the kick is unsuccessful , the offside rules for a kick apply and play continues until a normal stoppage occurs . Because of the scoring attempt this is usually from the kicked ball going dead or into touch . Defenders may tackle the kicker while he is in possession of the ball , or attempt to charge down or block the kick . </P>
<P> A drop goal , field goal , dropped goal , or pot is a method of scoring points in rugby union and rugby league and also , rarely , in American football and Canadian football . A drop goal is scored by drop kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts . After the kick , the ball must not touch the ground before it goes over and through , although it may touch the crossbar . If the drop goal attempt is successful , play stops and the non-scoring team ( the scoring team in rugby union sevens ) restarts play with a kick from halfway . If the kick is unsuccessful , the offside rules for a kick apply and play continues until a normal stoppage occurs . Because of the scoring attempt this is usually from the kicked ball going dead or into touch . Defenders may tackle the kicker while he is in possession of the ball , or attempt to charge down or block the kick . </P>
how to do a drop goal in rugby
how to do a drop goal in rugby
by drop kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts
by drop kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts