What’s a drop goal?

A drop goal in rugby is a method of scoring points by drop-kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts during open play. It is typically attempted when a team is within kicking range of the opposition’s goalposts and under pressure from the defense. Unlike a conversion kick, which is taken after scoring a try, a drop goal can be attempted at any time during the game and is worth three points if successful. Successful execution of a drop goal requires precision timing, good technique, and composure under pressure to accurately strike the ball and score points for the team.