Meaning of chip and gather | Babel Free

Definitions

A maneuver in which a player gains ground by kicking the ball high and forward, runs forward, and catches the ball as it drops back down.

Examples

“I made sure I hit the ground running, scoring 18 points in the first game against Cordoba, including a chip and gather try⟳ which I was especially pleased with.”

“His second was sheer class - a perfectly-executed chip and gather - to give⟳ the visitors the all-important first score⟳ of the second half.”

“After his chip and gather Freddie Burns was off from out of his 22 and his cross-kick set⟳ up the position for Ed Slater to squeeze⟳ in at the corner.”

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