penalty throw
nounUK /ˈpenəlti θrəʊ/
US /ˈpenəlti θroʊ/
A special chance to throw the ball at the goal when the other team did something wrong.
She scored a goal with a penalty throw.
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2. In handball, a direct throw at the goal from the seven-meter line after a serious rule break.
The referee awarded a penalty throw after the defender pushed the attacker.
3. In basketball, a free shot at the basket given after a foul.
He made both penalty throws to win the game.
4. In some sports, a throw taken from a set spot because of the other team's mistake.
The player stepped up for the penalty throw and scored.