In the modern game , a goal can not be scored from a free kick , but the reward for scoring a '' goal from mark '' was three points - it was a mode of scoring distinct from the drop goal , with the latter worth four points .
In the modern rugby codes including rugby union and rugby league , a goal can not be scored from a free kick . 
 The reward for scoring a '' goal from mark '' in rugby was once three points - it was a mode of scoring distinct from the drop goal , with the latter worth four points .