kicking

Noun

• the act of delivering a blow with the foot
  • he gave the ball a powerful kick
    
  • the team's kicking was excellent
    

• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
  • the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
    
  • the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  kick , boot