noun (n)

• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics(noun.act)

  Example:
  The swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him.
  

  Synonym:
  kick
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of delivering a blow with the foot(noun.act)

  Example:
  The team's kicking was excellent.
  

  Synonym:
  boot, kick
  

  source: wordnet30