der Abstoß
Translation
goal kick, repulsion, push-off
Examples
Der Torwart führt den Abstoß aus.
The goalkeeper takes the goal kick.
Der Abstoß zwischen den Magneten ist stark.
The repulsion between the magnets is strong.
Grammar Patterns
to take/make the Abstoß to take the goal kick The goalkeeper takes the Abstoß.
Similar Words
Synonyms (sports): kick-off; Antonym (physics): attraction
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away, off) and 'Stoß' (push, kick). Literally 'a push/kick away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab' (away) + 'Stoß' (kick) = kicking the ball away from your own goal.