Lisäpotku

Lisäpotku, literally meaning "additional kick" in Finnish, is a term used in Finnish sports language to refer to an extra kick awarded in certain situations. The exact meaning depends on the sport and governing rules, but it generally denotes a second or supplementary kick following a stoppage, infringement, or a previous failed attempt.

In association football (soccer), lisäpotku is commonly used to describe a retake or do-over of a kick—most often a penalty kick—when the initial attempt is invalidated due to infringements by players or the goalkeeper, or other irregularities. The term can also appear in reporting about penalty shootouts, where additional kicks are needed to determine a winner after a tied sequence.

In other contexts, lisäpotku may be used in training or informal play to indicate an extra kicking attempt during drills, practice games, or warm-ups. The usage is part of everyday Finnish sports vocabulary and can be found in coaching materials, match reports, and commentary.

Origin and terminology-wise, lisäpotku is formed from lisä (additional) and potku (kick). The term is not a fixed, universal label across all sports or organizations, and its precise application can vary depending on local rules and common practice within leagues or teams.

See also: Penalty kick, Free kick, Penalty shootout, Set piece.