Using your leg(s) to gain an advantage is a kick...it doesn't have to be a violent striking to be a kick.
Let's say the ball is loose on the floor with 3 players still on their feet trying to grab it, when one player uses their foot to move the ball closer to them to grab...gonna call that a kick?
I see no difference between a subtle little "kick" like that and pulling the ball in or trapping it with your legs, so you can grab it.
