quick kick

American  

noun

Football.

1. a punt, usually on second or third down, made from an offensive formation not usually used for kicking, intended to go beyond the opposing safety men in order to prevent a possible runback.

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Etymology

Origin of quick kick

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

It’s flooded with unison choreography that, however robust, becomes repetitive as dancers crouch on the floor and fly across the stage in sweeping jumps, adding a quick kick or an imploring reach.

From New York Times

Vegas netminder Hill did his part to keep the Kraken from getting an early jump, making a quick kick stop of an Andre Burakovsky blast just seconds before the puck headed back up the ice for Stephenson’s opening goal.

From Seattle Times

After a quick kick by Western Illinois quarterback Nick Davenport that produced a 64-yard punt in the second quarter, Morgan went 3 for 3 for 88 yards — all to Autman-Bell — on a 96-yard scoring drive that made it 28-3.

From Seattle Times

In the meantime, please give me a quick kick to stop me from making a stupid move with the colleague.

From Washington Post

When she raises a bent leg forward, he answers with a quick kick aft.

From Scientific American