what is it that players kick behind the goal when they miss
It’s called a goal kick in soccer/football. When the attacking team sends the ball behind the goal line without scoring, the defending team restarts play with a goal kick from the goal area.
In American football, the similar idea depends on the play:
- A missed field goal can give the other team the ball, often as a touchback if it goes through the end zone.
- A blocked kick has its own recovery rules depending on where the ball ends up.
So the most likely answer is goal kick.