hang time

noun

1. the length of time that a football remains in the air after being kicked.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hang time¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Scott notched a hang time of longer than five seconds on five of his six punts against the Kansas City Chiefs, Ficken said.

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Wyatt Becker passed for 200 yards for Sierra Canyon and Ashton Zamani kept delivering punts with impressive hang time and distance.

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Because the vast majority of players cannot move until the kicked ball lands — either in the hands of the returner or on the ground — hang time is no longer relevant.

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Instead of high deep balls with maximum hang time, he focuses on placement for the cover team to pursue.

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He noted the new rules don’t allow for much hang time, and anticipates seeing more kicks on the ground than in the air.

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