verb
General Slang
hoof
HOOF · verb · slang
To boot the ball aimlessly and far upfield.
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Definitions
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To clear or launch the ball long without control or intended target, just to get it away from danger.
“Under pressure the defender just hoofed it into row Z.”
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hoof In A Sentence
Under pressure the defender just hoofed it into row Z.
Origin & Usage
British slang, from 'hoof' (to kick) as an animal kicks.
People Also Ask
What does 'hoof' mean in football?
It means to boot the ball long and aimlessly upfield without control or a target, usually just to clear it from danger.
Where does the term 'hoof' come from?
From the general slang sense of 'hoof' meaning to kick, as an animal kicks with its hooves.
Is hoofing the ball a bad thing?
It is often seen as crude and lacking skill, but under heavy pressure a big clearance can be a sensible way to relieve danger.
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