What is punt called now?
A punt in some codes of football, especially American football,
rugby league and rugby union, is performed when the ball is kicked
without letting it hit the ground first-in contrast to a drop kick.
In Rugby football codes, the ball may be punted in open play by any
player in order to gain field position, or a short-high punt known
as an up and under kick in an attempt to disrupt the defensive
line. In American football andCanadian football, the football is
kicked downfield to the opposing team.