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hang time

American  

noun

  1. the length of time that a football remains in the air after being kicked.


Etymology

Origin of hang time

First recorded in 1970–75

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Wyatt Becker passed for 200 yards for Sierra Canyon and Ashton Zamani kept delivering punts with impressive hang time and distance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2024

We got to punt with hang time, good distance, direction, all those things to help the others around us do our job better.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 12, 2024

His players bust his chops over his hang time.

From Washington Times Mar. 23, 2023

The hang time, the distance, the location — all can determine whether a punt is successful.

From Washington Post Oct. 28, 2022

When they call the place usamriid, they drawl the word in a military way, making it sound like “you Sam rid,” which gives it some hang time in the air.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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