outkick one's coverage

Verb

outkick one's coverage (third-person singular simple present outkicks one's coverage, present participle outkicking one's coverage, simple past and past participle outkicked one's coverage)

1. To kick the ball so far downfield that one's teammates do not have time to get into position to block or tackle the opponent who catches it.
   • Sometimes a punter will outkick his coverage, but the majority of the time there's some decision-making involved.2018, John Powers, Fridays with Bill: Inside the Football Mind of Bill Belichick
   • But when the punter outkicked his coverage, White decided to disobey his coach's orders and run with the ball.2022, Tyler Bridges, Five Laterals and a Trombone
2. (figuratively, informal) To date someone who is more attractive or desirable than oneself.
   • Philip's mom was a gorgeous woman. Many said his dad outkicked his coverage for sure.2020, Craig Hollenbeck, Johnny's Soul, →ISBN

   Synonyms:

   date up, punch above one's weight

   Antonyms:

   date down