User blog comment:SonOfZeus1200/Get Back Here!!! (OC v.s OC)/@comment-4521561-20150119144646/@comment-3476160-20150120025823

It certainly does if Kat can't touch him. Maverick could use his air manipulation to blow off some dust, or at least stagger her. And yes, if a solid object is hit fast enough it can do damage.