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hang time
noun[ U ]
mainly US(alsohangtime)uk /ˈhæŋ ˌtaɪm/ us /ˈhæŋ ˌtaɪm/
in American football, the amount of time the ball is in the air when it is kicked:
He impressed during the preseason, getting great hang time and distance.
the amount of time a sports person is in the air, for example, when a basketball player jumps, or the amount of time an object is in the air, such as a kite or hang-glider:
He combined extended hang time with grace and power.
When you're kitesurfing, hangtime is when the kite is used to perform massive jumps and remains suspended in the air for as long as possible.
The coaches would like to see more hang time on his longer kickoffs.
They have the ability to kick with length and generate significant hangtime when needed.
He shows some great explosion off one foot and impressive hangtime.
He uses his hangtime to switch hands or twist his body away from the defender.
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