Glossary of Australian Rules Football - K

K

Key position

the centre half-forward and the centre half-back are collectively known as the key positions, and are considered the most difficult roles to play.

Kick

a legal disposal of the ball by foot.

Kick-in

(or sometimes kick-out) the return of the ball back into play after a behind has been scored.

Kick-off line

the line on the goal square which is parallel to the goal line.

King hit

an illegal physical attack on a player behind play, generally to the head which leaves the victim in a dazed or unconscious state.