what is the advantage of a drop kick
Drop kick Drop kicks are most importantly used as a method of restarting play and scoring points in rugby union and rugby league. Association football goalkeepers also often return the ball to play with drop kicks. The kick was once in wide use in both Australian rules football and gridiron football, but is today rarely seen in either sport.[citation needed]
Roughing the kicker In 1914, the term "roughing the kicker" came into use. Previously, it was known as "running into the fullback after the kick."[4]