The phrase "to block the kick" means to stop or prevent someone from successfully kicking a ball in a sports game, usually by using your body or hands to intercept the ball. Full definition
This was, perhaps, the single biggest key of the game (blocked kicks aside, anyway). (footballstudyhall.com)
Without the return scores by Missouri, two blocked kicks by South Carolina in the final four minutes of regulation, and some impressive drive - finishing ineptitude against Florida State — UF drove inside FSU's 40 eight times, scored one touchdown, attempted six field goals (missing two), and throwing a pick six (net points in eight trips: 12)-- Muschamp might still be the coach. (sbnation.com)
Baltimore's Brent Urban blocked the kick in perfectly legal fashion, but his teammate Anthony Levine appeared to be lined up offsides prior to the kick. (sbnation.com)