Kick
In short
A kick is a physical strike delivered using the leg, often employing the foot, heel, shin, or knee.
In plain words
It is a way of hitting something or someone by swinging your leg. People use kicks in sports, martial arts, and even animals use them to defend themselves.
A simple example
A football player uses a kick to send a ball into the net. A martial artist might use a roundhouse kick to strike a training pad.
Why it matters
Kicks are essential tools in combat sports and self-defence. They allow a person to strike from a further distance than a punch.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse a kick with a knee strike, which uses the joint rather than the lower leg or foot.