By definition a drop kick is a kick whereby the ball is dropped from the hands (or hand) and is kicked immediately as it [urebounds[/u from the ground.

So how long do they get before it stops being immediate?

Before it hits the ground for the 2nd time would seem logical

Could you shape for a drop goal, let the ball bounce and then chip for the corner for a team mate to run on to or would that be similar to a doing the same with a penalty after indicting an attempt at goal.

was the try given? your answer is NO

Woosh.

So is a drop kick a legitimate kick in general play or only as an attempt on goal? (Although why a player would do this when a punt is easier to execute is anyone's guess!)