Crossword clue: (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground

The most common answer is punt (4 letters).

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Possible answers

punt 4 letters wn-def

kick the ball

punting 7 letters wn-def

(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground