kicking

n.

1.

The act of delivering a blow with the foot. alive and kicking alive and vigorously active.

Noun	1.	kicking - 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" Synonyms: kick
	2.	kicking - the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent" Synonyms: kick, boot

kick, motility, motion, move, movement, swimming kick