quick kick
noun
: a punt in football especially on first, second, or third down made from a running or passing formation and designed to take the opposing team by surprise
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Robert Sanchez also created Cole Palmer’s sublime goal with an Ederson-esque quick kick perfectly into the path of Nicolas Jackson, who flicked it across to Palmer to lob Jose Sa.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
The quick kick was part of the Volunteers’ game plan.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022
The Ball State quarterback pulled off a quick kick Wednesday night against Miami (Ohio), with the Cardinals downing the ball at the 2.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2020
Taking possession in its own territory for the first time of game – its own 41 following a quick kick punt from Solon quarterback Pat McQuaide – the Wildcats went to work quickly.
—cleveland, 9 Oct. 2020
For those who want to keep their look casual, but still feel prepared to take on the world, try APC’s canvas bag or Prada’s black and red nylon tote for a quick kick of ’90s cool.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 27 July 2019
For those who want to keep their look casual, but still feel prepared to take on the world, try Caraa’s Cumulus bag made from waterproof nylon or Prada’s hot pink nylon tote for a quick kick of ’90s cool.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2018
To perform a successful drop kick with an oblong ball requires a precise drop and quick kick, as Flutie showed.
—Chris Chase, For The Win, 11 Apr. 2018
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
The quick kick was part of the Volunteers’ game plan.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022
The Ball State quarterback pulled off a quick kick Wednesday night against Miami (Ohio), with the Cardinals downing the ball at the 2.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2020
Taking possession in its own territory for the first time of game – its own 41 following a quick kick punt from Solon quarterback Pat McQuaide – the Wildcats went to work quickly.
—cleveland, 9 Oct. 2020
For those who want to keep their look casual, but still feel prepared to take on the world, try APC’s canvas bag or Prada’s black and red nylon tote for a quick kick of ’90s cool.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 27 July 2019
For those who want to keep their look casual, but still feel prepared to take on the world, try Caraa’s Cumulus bag made from waterproof nylon or Prada’s hot pink nylon tote for a quick kick of ’90s cool.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2018
To perform a successful drop kick with an oblong ball requires a precise drop and quick kick, as Flutie showed.
—Chris Chase, For The Win, 11 Apr. 2018
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“Quick kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20kick. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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