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Field Goal: A place kick that passes above the crossbar and between the uprights of the goalpost, earning the team that kicked it 3 points.

Goalpost: A tall metallic structure that stands at the back of each end zone; consists of a crossbar and two uprights that extend upward from it, supported directly above the end line by a base; teams . . . View Full Definition

Field Goal Percentage: The percentage of converted field goal attempts.

Greenfield Operation: A new operation that is built from “the ground up”.

Goaltending: If a defensive player interferes with a shot while it's on the way down toward the basket, while it's on the way up toward the basket after having touched the backboard, or while it's in the . . . View Full Definition

Goaltender: The defensive player normally stationed directly in front of the goal cage, whose primary job is to prevent goals by the other team. The goaltender wears special protective equipment and is . . . View Full Definition

Goals Against Average: The average number of goals given up per 60-minute game by a goaltender or a team within a given period of time. The average is computed by dividing goals against by minutes played and multi . . . View Full Definition

Home Field Advantage: The benefit a team gets by playing games in the area where it is based, due to fan support, familiarity with its surroundings and the lack of required travel.

Infield: The diamond-shaped portion of the playing field bordered by the four bases.

Infielder: Fielder who occupies a position in the infield. Most commonly refers to the first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop.