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Kicking Game

Notes, plays, comments, etc.on the kicking game for the2012 Washington Huskies

football program

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Kicking Philosophy

We take an aggressive and progressiveapproach to kicking teams play. We

execute our kicking teams at a high leveland force our opponents to prepare well orrisk losing this phase of the game.

We set the tone by utilizing speed and

physical play. We want to be the aggressorand establish a toughness mentality. Wepressure every punt or kick and hit returnteams hard. We are relentless in our effortand intensity in every situation.

Kicking teams that execute at a high levelwill consistently help shift the momentumin our favor. Winning the field-positionbattle, blocking a kick or punt, or scoring akicking teams touchdown can deflate an

opponent and give us the momentum.

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Special Teams

Great teams have great special teams.Place the same emphasis on special

teams as we do on offense defense.

Evaluate special teams just like we dothe offense and defense

Choose great athletes who take prideand use good judgement

Be aggressive and use special teams to

change the momentum of the game

Be diverse and force our opponent toprepare thoroughly or risk defeat

Study, watch video, and develop asolid special teams game plan eachweek

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Special Teams Landmarks

Hold opponents to fewer than 20yards per kickoff return

Hold opponents to fewer than 10yards per punt return

Average at least 35 yards perkickoff return

Average at least 15 yards per punt

return

Allow no blocked kicks or punts

Block at least 3 punts or kicks

No foolish penalties called ondefense due to lack of discipline or

effort

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Kickoff

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Types of kicks

Deep Into the end zone/within the10. Looking to pin them deep

Pooch High, shorter kick. Lookingfor fair catch

Squib Kick it hard and low,bouncing it along the ground.Looking for confusion

On-side Attempt to get the highbounce and recover the kick.

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Kickoff Coverage

Kicker, count your team.

Dont be offside End men on line call across.

Free ball after ten yards or if touched by a receivingteam player.

You will run past most potential blockers if you run.

Keep your spacing.

Evade early blockers to the ball side and return toproper lane.

Run through blocker immediately in front of ballcarrier.

Contain man; be alert for reverse and unusual returns.

Know your onside or squib kick responsibility. Knowwho folds as safety and contain.

Go after the ball.

FORCE THE OPPONENT TO PUT THE BALL IN PLAYINSIDE HIS 20-YD. LINE

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Kickoff Parameters

Kick Direction Left

Right

Middle

Starting Position Left hash Middle

Right hash

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Kickoff Kick Types and Coverageck

ypeObjective &Description Coverage Note

Deep Into the endzone/within the 10.Looking to pin them

deep

Prefer that this goesinto the EZ for atouchback.

Pooch High, shorter kick.Looking for fair catch.

Height of kick givesour KO team time toget to the area.

Squib Kick it hard and low,bouncing it along theground. Looking forconfusion

Onside Try to recover the kick Various types here so couple must beidentified andimplemented.

Hash Variation of Pooch Kick it to 25-30between hash andsideline.

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Kickoff Pooch Kick Drill

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1. Kick from hash toward the other hash2. Award points based on where the ball lands

3. Target areas are 5 yds x 5 yds. Markloff the areawith 12 cones. Have someone else keep scoreand shag.

4. Kicks outside the area are worth 0 points5. Divide total points by 50 to determine %

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Kickoff

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Target Area

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c o ase gnmen s anAssignments

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Players Alignment Assignment

L5 Next to L4 Shallow safety

L4 Next to L3 Middle safety

L3 Next to L2 Contain, stay in lane

L2 Next to L1 Base coverage, do not crosshash

L1 Next to kicker, left side Gunner 1st to the ball

K Place ball on right hash, Kick to the 20-30 outside thehash, do not kick out ofbounds.After kick be the middle safet

R1 Next to kicker, right side Gunner 1st to the ball

R2 Next to R1 Base coverage, stay in lane



R5 Next to R4 Sideline contain

ote: The idea is that if our kicker cannot put it into the end zone that we will notgive the return team the chance to return the kick. We do not want a nicefloating ball coming down to their best return guy on a full sprint. Kick the b

to the area in the 20-30 yard lines, outside of the hash. We will either kick ithigh so our defenders can get down and prevent the return, or pound it onthe ground to cause bounces and hops.

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Balanced Middle Kick Assignmentsositio

nAssignmen

tAlignment Coaching Points

L1 Wedge Between K & L2Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.

L2 Wedge Between L1 & L3Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.

L3 Spy Between L2 & L4Locate ball, stay in front. Actas Safety

L4 Contain Between L3 & L5Cover outside-in. Nothing getoutside

L5 Force 5-6 yards from sidelineTake direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

R1 Wedge Between K & R2

Stay in lane, cover the field, 5

yard spacing.

R2 Wedge Between R1 & R3Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.


R4 Contain Between R3 & R5Cover outside-in. Nothing getoutside

R5 Force 5-6 yards from sidelineTake direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

K Kicker, Safety Middle of the fieldAfter kicking, stay 10-15 yardin front of ball, act as Safety

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After Safety Schematic

We can kickoff or punt the ball. If we punt you MUST staybehind the punter or you will be offsides.

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Balanced Middle Kick Schematic

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Balanced Corner Assignmentsositio

nAssignmen


L1 Force Between K & L2SPRINT! Take direct path tothe ball. Be under control butattack the ball aggressively.

L2 Wedge Between L1 & L3Stay in lane, unload onblockers with recklessness

L3 WedgeJust outside hash,between L2 & L4

Stay in lane, unload onblockers with recklessness

L4 Wedge Between L3 & L5Stay in lane, unload onblockers with recklessness

L5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineStay outside. Fold back andcontain the ball.

R1 Force Between R2 & K

SPRINT! Take direct path to

the ball. Be under control butattack the ball aggressively.

R2 Spy Between R1 & R3Sprint down field, fill whereneeded

R3 Force Between R2 & R4SPRINT! Take direct path tothe ball. Be under control butattack the ball aggressively.

R4 Force Between R3 & R5SPRINT! Take direct path tothe ball. Be under control butattack the ball aggressively.

R5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineSprint to goal post. Stayoutside. Cut field in half.

K Kicker, Safety Middle of the fieldAfter kicking high and deep tooutside hash, stay 10-15 yardin front of ball, act as Safety

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Balanced Corner Schematic

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a ance ns e e Assignments

osition

Assignment

Alignment Coaching Points

L1 Blocker Between R1 & L2 Block middle player

L2 Recover Between L1 & L3Go for football. If notrecovered then block in frontof the ball

L3 Recover Between L2 & L4Go for football. If notrecovered then block in frontof the ball

L4 Blocker Between L3 & L5 Block 2nd player in

L5 Safety 5-6 yards from sideline Act as Safety

R1 Blocker Between K& R2 Block middle player

R2 Recover Between R1 & R3Go for football. If notrecovered then block in frontof the ball

R3 Recover Between R2 & R4Go for football. If notrecovered then block in frontof the ball

R4 Blocker Between R3 & R5 Block 2nd player in

R5 Safety 5-6 yards from sideline Act as Safety

K Kicker, Safety Middle of fieldKick ball with good topspin,act as Safety

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Balanced Onside Middle Schematic

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Balanced Onside Plow Assignmentsositio

nAssignmen


L1 Blocker Between R1 & L2Block middle player Buryhim!

L2 Recover Between L1 & L3Follow the ball, recover after goes the 10 yards.

L3 Block Between L2 & L4 Block 2nd player in

L4 Blocker Between L3 & L5 Block 2nd player in

L5 Safety 5-6 yards from sidelineAct as Safety. Have containresponsibility as well.

R1 Blocker Between K& R2Block middle player Bury

him!

R2 Recover Between R1 & R3Follow the ball, recover after goes the 10 yards.

R3 Blockwe Between R2 & R4 Block 2nd player in

R4 Blocker Between R3 & R5 Block 2nd player in

R5 Safety 5-6 yards from sidelineAct as Safety. Have containresponsibility as well.

K Kicker, Safety Middle of field

Place ball sideways on top ofkicking tee. Kick ball withtopspin so it rolls slowly. Actas Safety

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Unbalanced Onside Plow Schematic

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n a ance e c Assignments

osition

Assignment


L1 Wedge Between R1 & L2Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.


L3 ContainJust outside hash,between L2 & L4

Cover outside-in. Nothing getoutside

L4 Force Between L3 & L5Take direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

L5 Spy 5-6 yards from sidelineLocate ball, stay in front. Actas Safety

R1 Wedge Between R2 & L1


yard spacing.

R2 Wedge Between K & R1Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.

R3 Wedge Between K & R4Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.

R4 Contain Between R3 & R5Cover outside-in. Nothing getoutside

R5 Force 5-6 yards from sidelineTake direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

K Kicker, Safety Right or left hashAfter kicking, stay 10-15 yardin front of ball, act as Safety

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Unbalanced Middle Kick Schematic

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Unbalanced Hash Assignmentsositio

nAssignmen


L1 Wedge Between R1 & L2Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.


L3 SpyJust outside hash,between L2 & L4

Locate ball, stay in front. Actas Safety

L4 Force Between L3 & L5Take direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

L5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineCover outside-in. Nothing getoutside

R1 Suicide Between R2 & L1

Swing around between L1 &

L2. Take direct path to theball.

R2 Suicide Between K & R1Swing around between L2 &L3. Take direct path to theball.

R3 Force Between K & R4Take direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.


R5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineTake direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

K Kicker, Safety Right or left hashAfter kicking to opposite hashstay 10-15 yards in front of

ball, act as Safety

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Unbalanced Hash Schematic

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n a ance ns e g Assignments

osition

Assignment


L1 Blocker Between R1 & L2Block offensive player to youside. Do not let him recoverthe ball.

L2 Safety Between L1 & K Cross behind right side, act aSafety.

L3 Defender Between K & L4Protect vs. reverse/return toyour side.

L4 Safety Between L3 & L5Cross behind right side, act aSafety.

L5 Defender 5-6 yards from sidelineProtect vs. reverse/return toyour side.

R1 Blocker Between R2 & L1

Block offensive player to you

side. Do not let him recoverthe ball.

R2 Recover Between R3 & R1 Recover the football

R3 Blocker Between R2 & R4Block offensive player to youside. Do not let him recoverthe ball.

R4 Recover Between R3 & R5 Recover the football

R5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineContain the ball, do not let itget out of bounds.

K Kicker, Safety Left hashOnside kick to opposite hash,go to the ball and act asSafety

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n a ance ns e g Schematic

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n a ance ns e e Assignments

osition

Assignment


L1 Blocker Between R1 & L2Block offensive player to youside. Do not let him recoverthe ball.

L2 Recover Between L1 & L3 Recover the football

L3 BlockerJust outside hash,between L2 & L4

Block offensive player to youside. Do not let him recoverthe ball.

L4 Recover Between L3 & L5 Recover the football

L5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineContain the ball, do not let itget out of bounds.

R1 Blocker Between R2 & L1

Block offensive player to you

side. Do not let him recoverthe ball.

R2 Safety Between K & R1Cross behind right side, act aSafety.

R3 Defender Between K & R4Protect vs. reverse/return toyour side.

R4 Safety Between R3 & R5Cross behind right side, act aSafety.

R5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineContain the ball. Watch returto your side.

K Kicker, Safety Right hashOnside kick to opposite hash,go to the ball and act asSafety

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Unbalanced Onside Left Schematic

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Overload Onside Assignmentsositio

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L1 Recover Between R1 & L2 Go for the ball FLY!

L2 Recover Between L1 & L3 Go for the ball FLY!

L3 RecoverJust outside hash,between L2 & L4

Go for the ball FLY!

L4 Recover Between L3 & L5 Go for the ball FLY!

L5 Recover 5-6 yards from sidelineGo for the ball Keep ball inbounds

R1 Recover Between R2 & L1 Go for the ball FLY!

R2 Recover Between K & R1 Go for the ball FLY!

R3 Recover Between K & R4 Go for the ball FLY!

R4 SafetyOn hash between K &R5

Act as Safety.

R5Safety,Contain

Split between hash andsideline

Act as Safety, Contain.

K Kicker, Safety Middle of the fieldTop the ball so it bounces tothe middle of our rush.

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Overload Onside Schematic

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After Safety Assignmentsositio

nAssignmen


L1 WedgeBetween R1 & L2

3-point stance behind K

Stay in lane, cover the field, 5yard spacing.

L2 WedgeBetween L1 & L3



L3 WedgeBetween L2 & L4



L4 ForceBetween L3 & L5


Take direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

L5 Contain 5-6 yards from sidelineCover outside-in. Nothing getoutside

R1 Wedge

Between R2 & K



yard spacing.

R2 WedgeBetween R1 & R2



R3 WedgeBetween R2 & R4



R4 ForceBetween R3 & R5


Take direct path to the ball. Bunder control but attack theball aggressively.

R5 Force 5-6 yards from sidelineCover outside-in. Nothing getoutside

K Kicker, SafetyMiddle of field. Kick normal alignment. Punt slightly ahead of team

Kick for height and distance.Stay 10-15 yards in front ofball, act as Safety

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After Safety Schematic

We can kickoff or punt the ball. If we punt you MUST staybehind the punter or you will be offsides.

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Kickoff Return

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Things to Know about Kickoff Returns

After 10 yards, it is a free ball. It must behandled.

Five or four men between ten yards andfifteen yards from ball. Middle man is groupleader. Make sure you have a completeteam.

Be sure of deep kick before turning your backon ball.

Know approximate depth and location of ballbefore executing block.

Safe man, use judgment on handling andreturning ball from end zone.

Safeties, know who is Call man and

direction of return.

Know your onside return and regular return.

NO PENALTIES, FOR WITH EXTRA EFFORT THIS

CAN BE A GAME BREAKER.

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Kickoff Return Base Alignment

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Kickoff Return Position DescriptionsPosition Name Alignment

F1 LT Front LeftAlign on the 49 yd. line. Split the differencbetween the sideline and the numbers toyour side.

F2 LG Front Middle LeftAlign on the 49 yd. line. Split the differencbetween the hash mark and the top of thenumbers to your side.

F3 C Front Center

Align on the 49 yd. line, slightly off-centerto the right or left of the ball. ALWAYS bealert for low, hard squib kicks by soccer-style kicker.

F4 RG Front Middle Right Align on the 49 yd. line. Split the differencbetween the hash mark and the top of thenumbers to your side.

F5 RT Front RightAlign on the 49 yd. line. Split the differencbetween the sideline and the numbers toyour side.

U1 LE Up Left Align on the 30-yd line, on the numbers

U2 RE Up Right Align on the 30-yd line, on the numbers

D1 LFB Deep LeftAlign on the 25-yd line, slightly outside thehash mark.

D2 RFB Deep RightAlign on the 25-yd line, slightly outside thehash mark.

R1 LS Return LeftAlign on the 5-yd line using the width of thgoal posts for spacing.

R2 RS Return RightAlign on the 5-yd line using the width of thgoal posts for spacing.

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Kick Return Depth Chart

Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle

Left Return

Right EndLeft End

Right FullbackLeft Fullback

Right Return

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Middle Wedge Assignmentsosition Assignment Coaching Points

F1 LT R3

Open to the inside and sprint to the 35 yd. line.Gather by the 30, inside on the #s, Work for insidout leverage on R3

F2 LG R2

Same technique as F1 only work for inside-outleverage on R2

F3 C R4

Open to R1. At a point between the 40-35 break oand block R4. Try to work under the F1 and F2,inside-out

F4 RG L3

Same as the F2 only block the L3 inside-out

F5 RT L4

Same technique as the F1 only block L4 inside-out

U1 LE R1

Shuffle inside toward the LFB and work inside-outon R1. Establish contact between 25-30 yd. line.

U2 RE L2

Shuffle inside toward the LFB and work inside-outon L2. Establish contact between 25-30 yd. line.

D1 LFB L1

Same as D2/RFB On the Go call will double withthe RFB on L1

D2 RFB L1

Drop and shuffle to a spot 12 yds. in front of theball carrier. Responsible for forming the wedge anddouble on L1

R1 LS

If you catch the ball: Start upfield for 5 yards andbreak with the wedge.

If you do not catch the ball: Get over and make suthe ball is caught. Yell Go and then block anydefender that threatens.

R2 RS

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Middle Wedge Schematic

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Sideline Return (Right) Assignmentsosition Assignment Coaching Points

F1 LT Wall #1

#1, top of the alley. Get up in the wall (#1, top ofthe alley). Block to the inside.

F2 LG Wall #2

Set up in the wall (#2 in the alley). Block to theinside.

F3 C R1/L1 (MDM)

Block R1 or L1 (most dangerous man) to the returnside. Go after him NOW. Be very aggressive.

F4 RG Wall #3

Sprint back to get into the wall (#3 in the alley).

Setup 3-5 yards from the RT. Block to the inside.

F5 RT Wall #4

Sprint to the 25-30 yd. line. Set up wall on the has(#4 in the alley, the bottom). Block to the inside.

U1 LE Wedge #1

Set up wedge #1 in the wedge, the top-mostplayer. Get close enough to touch adjacentteammate.

U2 RE Wedge #3

Set up wedge #3 in the wedge. Get close enougto touch adjacent teammate.

D1 LFB Wedge #2

Set up wedge #2 in the wedge. Get close enougto touch adjacent teammate.

D2 RFB Wedge #4

Set up wedge #4 in the wedge. Form the base ofthe wedge 3-5 yards from the ball. Get closeenough to touch adjacent teammate.

R1 LS

Catch the ball: Get into the alley between the hashto sideline.

Do not catch the ball: Ensure the ball is caught.Make the Go call and lead the play with the FBs

and Es.

R2 RS

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Sideline Return (Right) Schematic

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Sideline Return (Left) Schematic

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Punt

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Punt Protection

Be sure you are in a legal formation!!!

Cut down splits when kicking within 3-yard line. Puntercheck dead line of the end zone.

Personal protector, check your position in relationship topunter 8 yards in front and remind punter of end line.

Personal protector, do not give ground and take alignmenton correct side. Get into return alley.

Personal protector calls when all set, and alters foroverload. Know clocking rules and be ready for alert call.

Early down kicks should never be blocked.

Be alert for punt check-off (Fake Punt)

Line may adjust splits until personal protector gives Setcommand.

Center must wait 1 full second after Set command beforesnap.

Punter alerts team to ball direction. Right Left Short

A PUNT MUST NEVER BE BLOCKED ON US.HAVE PRIDE IN YOUR PROTECTION.

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To Punt or Not

The decision to punt is dependent uponmany factors, including (but not limited

to): Field position yardline, hash

Distance for 1st down

Morale

Condition/ability of the kicker

Condition/ability of the snapper Weather

Quarter

Time remaining

Score

While these factors must be consideredwhen making the decision, there aregeneral rules that will be established tohelp in the decision process:

We will always punt inside the -30 Between the -30 and 50 we will decide

We will never punt once we cross the 50 If we do it will be with the intent to pin the

opponent within the 10 yard-line

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Punt Coverage

Know our coverage call. Review Cover 1 and Cover 2.

Dont hold back Run full speed After 10 yds. Locate ball

over inside shoulder.

Stay in lanes and fan out.

First man down, take a shot across the bow. (Gunner)

If you have contain, you must contain. Be aware of a reverse.

Dont overrun ball, balance up and take hitting position.

If a fair catch signal is give, always anticipate fumble.

Do not interfere with safety mans right to catch ball.

Down the ball only if it is going to end zone or bouncingtoward your goal line.

If a fair catch signal is given on 10 anticipate fake fair catch.

You cannot touch ball until it touches the ground or youropponent.

On downing ball, do not leave it. Official stops the play.

Ball bouncing into end zone untouched is dead. (Know yourmuff rules)

PUNT COVERAGE IS A TRUE INDICATOR OF A TEAMS DESIRE TOWIN.

PUNT RETURNS ARE ALLOWED THROUGH CARELESSNESS ORLACK OF CHARACTER.

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Punt Kick Types and Coverageuntype

Objective &Description Coverage Note

Boom Get the ball down thefield as far as possible

Corner Aim for a cornerinside the 10

Pooch Very high, shorter,going for a fair catchor stop within the 10

Away Keep the ball awayfrom a specific player

Rugby Low line-drive kickaiming for a side,

looking to get roll

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Huskies Base Formation

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Huskies Alignments

Ball on the left hash - Huskies to RIGHT


Ball middle Huskies AWAY FROM OUR SIDELINE

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Punt Depth Chart

Gunner Tank Grenade Snapper Grenade Tank Gunner

Punter

Huskies

Headhunter Headhunter

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Punt Calls

The PUNTER is the quarterback for the punt team and will make all calls

In the huddle the call will be Green, Black, Gold, or White

Red or Blue will be made once the team is in formation

The play (Green, Black, Gold, White) will be signaled to the PUNTER

The sequence and cadence will be:

PUNTER makes sure the Huskies is on the correct side of the formation andchecks for defensive overload

Once the team is in formation the PUNTER makes the call to the team Huskies Green, Huskies Red, Huskies Blue, Huskies Black, Huskies Gold,

Huskies White

After the call the PUNTER will call Set and the Huskies and GUNNER will

make their shift

After the Huskies has been set for 1 second the GUNNER will go in motion This is an automatic move by the GUNNER

Once the Gunner is in the proper position (based on the call) the PUNTER callsfor the ball. The SNAPPER snaps the ball and the play is executed

all Meaning Note/Coaching Points

een Good to go Regular punt

ed Right There is a possible overload tothe right of the formation

The motion GUNNER will motion to theright side of the formation and settle a anextra blocker from the wing position

ue Left There is a possible overload to theleft of the formation

The motion GUNNER will motion to the leside of the formation and settle a an extrablocker from the wing position

ack RAIDER fake Pass to the Huskies side of the formation

old 49ER fake Run to the Huskies side of the formation

hite COLT fake Run away from the Huskies side of theformation

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Huskies Base PuntPosition Assignment Coaching Points

LT Tank Block zone/gap on the C-gapContain

Dont allow any returns outsidand funnel all returns insidethe coverage

G GrenadeStep up and block B-gapFan out between Tank andSnapper

C SnapperSNAP THE BALL!Run right to the return man

First priority is to snap the balto the punter.

RG Grenade

Step up and block B-gap

Fan out between Tank andSnapper

RT Tank Block zone/gap on the C-gapContain

Dont allow any returns outsidand funnel all returns insidethe coverage

LE Gunner

To Huskies Side: Step off theLOS, go in motion across the

LOS. Protect any threat off ofedge

RE GunnerAway from Huskies: Attackreturn man.

Take the most direct path tothe return man

UBHeadhunt

er

Step up and fill the A-gapFill lane between Snapper andGrenade to his side.

UBHeadhunt

er

Step up and fill the A-gapFill lane between Snapper andGrenade to his side.

WC HuskyStep onto the LOS, makingsure the Gunner steps off. Fanoutside of Tank

P Punter

Punt the ball to the 1/3 of thefield to the short side (awayfrom Huskies). Be safety topunt side.

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Huskies Base Punt


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Huskies Fake Punt RAIDERPosition Assignment Coaching Points

LT Tank Scoop/zone block to theHuskies side

G GrenadeScoop/zone block to theHuskies side

C SnapperScoop/zone block to theHuskies side


RG Grenade Scoop/zone block to theHuskies side

RT Tank Scoop/zone block to theHuskies side

LE Gunner Run a Fade (9) route

To keep things proper theGUNNER should go in motion

for 1-2 steps before thePUNTER calls the snap

RE GunnerAway from Huskies: Attackdeep safety

Try to get the attention of thereturn man and get in his way

UBHeadhunt

erScoop/zone block to theHuskies side

UBHeadhunt

erScoop/zone block to theHuskies side

WC HuskyStep onto the LOS, makingsure the Gunner steps off. Runa 5-yd out (3 quick)

P PunterReceive the snap and roll outto the Huskies side. Throw, orrun.

Read the cover on theGUNNER. If he goes withGUNNER throw to Huskies.

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Huskies Fake Punt RAIDER

Post-shift Husky and Gunner have changedposition

If a fake is to be called, the PUNTER will relay the audible to thepunt team.

This fake will be run if the opponent does not cover the Huskies.The GUNNER will not go in motion. Regular cadence is called andwhen the ball is snapped the PUNTER will roll out toward theHuskies. The Huskies will run a 5-yd. out (3 quick). The playsideGUNNER will run a fade (9). The PUNTER reads the coverage onthe GUNNER. If the defender goes with the GUNNER the ball isthrown to the Huskies. If the Huskies is covered throw to theGUNNER. PUNTER can run if both receivers are covered.

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Huskies Fake Punt 49erPosition Assignment Coaching Points

LT Tank Scoop/zone block to theHuskies side

G GrenadeScoop/zone block to theHuskies side

C SnapperScoop/zone block to theHuskies side


RG Grenade Scoop/zone block to theHuskies side

RT Tank Scoop/zone block to theHuskies side

LE GunnerTo Huskies: Go in motion

across the formation

Away from Huskies: Attack

deep safety

RE GunnerAway from Huskies: Attackdeep safety

To Huskies: Go in motionacross the formation

UBHeadhunt

erPull out and log block 1stdefender to inside

Playside HEADHUNTER will turup inside first.

UBHeadhunt


WC Huskies

Step onto the LOS, makingsure the Gunner steps off.Scoop/zone block to theHuskies side

P PunterReceive the snap and sprint tothe Huskies side.

This is a right now play wherthe PUNTER takes the ball andruns without hesitation.

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Huskies Fake Punt 49er

Post-shift Husky and Gunner have changedposition


This fake will be run if the opponent covers the Huskies with mancoverage. The GUNNER and Huskies will employ the regular puntshift. This time the read will be the defender on the GUNNER. Ifthe defender follows the GUNNER then we will run the sweep tothe sideline. The HEADHUNTERS will pull out and log block anydefender flying to the ball from the inside. The line willscoop/zone block to the nearest defender. The PUNTER will takethe snap and sprint to the numbers and up the sideline.

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Huskies Fake Punt - ColtsPosition Assignment Coaching Points

LT Tank Scoop/zone block away fromthe Huskies side

G GrenadeScoop/zone block away fromthe Huskies side

C SnapperScoop/zone block away fromthe Huskies side


RG Grenade Scoop/zone block away fromthe Huskies side

RT Tank Scoop/zone block away fromthe Huskies side

LE GunnerTo Huskies: Go in motionacross the formation.

Scoop/zone nearest defender

Away from Huskies: crack 1st

defender coming from inside.

RE GunnerAway from Huskies: crack 1stdefender coming from inside.

To Huskies: Go in motionacross the formation.Scoop/zone nearest defender

UBHeadhunt


Playside HEADHUNTER will turup inside first.

UBHeadhunt


WC Husky

Step onto the LOS, makingsure the Gunner steps off.Scoop/zone block away fromthe Huskies side

P PunterReceive the snap and sprintaway from the Huskies side.

This is a right now play wherthe PUNTER takes the ball andruns without hesitation.

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Huskies Fake Punt COLTS

Post-shift Huskies and Gunner have changedposition


This fake will be run if the opponent does not follow the GUNNERacross the formation. We will run a sweep to the overloaded sideusing the motion man to gain a numbers advantage. The motionGUNNER will scoop/zone the nearest defender. The playsideGUNNER will crack on the nearest defender flying out to thefootball from the inside. The HEADHUNTERS will pull out andeither log block or execute a kick-out block. The PUNTER willsprint to the numbers and up the sideline or cut up inside the

kickout block by the HEADHUNTER(S).

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Punt Pooch/Corner Kick Drill

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1. Kick from middle of field toward the corners2. Award points based on where the ball lands3. Target areas are 5 yds x 5 yds. Mark off the area

with 15 cones. Have someone else keep scoreand shag.

4. Kicks outside the area are worth 0 points5. Divide total points by 50 to determine %

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Punting Overview

Formations Tight Formation used when snapping

from inside our own 5/10

Stupid Rugby-style from 4 yds behindLOS

Spread Normal punting formation

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Ball and Shoulder Coverage

Objective: To teach Punt/Kickoff Team

about lane responsibility

and how to maintainleverage on the ReturnMan.

Description: We set up 3 Lines 5 yards

apart. 20 Yards away weplace one cone right inthe middle. Set up twocones 5 yards deeper 15yards apart. Put a returnman in the middle with afootball. On the whistlethe coverage team sprintsdown full speed breakingdown 2 yards prior to firstcone with the #2 manbeing just in front of thecone and other defenders

maintaining their 5 yardrelationship.

On the whistle return manwill move side to side andforce the defender toshuffle and keep the ballon his inside shoulder. OnSecond whistle returnman will explode upfield,defenders will closequickly from each sideand hide on.

Equipment: 3 Cones, 2 Footballs,

Whistle

Coach: Preach full sprint into

coverage lanes, andleverage on the returnman. Make sure theykeep square and in agood football position.Have second man instrip the ball.

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Punt Return

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Punt Block

Get off with ball; should not be offside.

Look at the ball.

Go to kicking area.

Dont rough the kicker.

Automatic return away from block side or wide

side of field. Option on automatic return.

Partially blocked punt crossing line ofscrimmage is as if it had not been touched.

Fourth down put not crossing line of scrimmagewill be our ball, so try to advance it. (Do not

fumble)

Third down punt not crossing line of scrimmageis free ball, so get possession.

Field goal block and return procedures same aspunt block and return procedures.

Know who has spy responsibility, and knowwhich side is rushing.

A BLOCKED PUNT IS USUALLY GOOD FOR A T.D.

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Punt Return

Check signal man (usually player over the center) forreturn or block. Safety responsible to set backs tocover field. Refer to two deep or three deep. Know

where you field ball in relation to return.

Dont be offside. End men on line call across.

Dont rough the punter.

Dont let the ball hit the ground.

Dont clip Stamp block. (High in the numbers)

Call Peter if not handling ball. (Peter call designatesto the remainder of the team to pull off blocks andstay away from ball)

Know who has spy" responsibility on return and

block.

Generally, do not handle punts inside our ten-yardline. (Astro-turf, inside eight-yard line)

Never go into return unless sure punting situation.Know our procedure for quick kicks and unsure kickingdowns.

Know rule of first touch. Official downs the ball.

EASY WAY TO MAKE BIG YARDS. EACH TIME THESITUATION COMES UP, YOU MUST THINK THIS IS THEBIG PLAY.

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Position Assignments Return Right

Assignments for a punt return to our right

LG Take their gunner outside down the field Line Attack the position in front of you. Make

sure the kicker is going to punt, then disengageand run to form wall. LE Attack their wing/EMLOS. #1 in the wall

LT Outside of #1 from center. #2 in the wall

C Over their snapper. Cannot hit the snapper butcan go past on the side. Be back a yard or so. #3in the wall

RT Outside of #1 from center. #4 in the wall

RE Attack their wing/EMLOS. #5 in the wall.Farthest to run so if the wing stays in to block,

read the kick and get out of town. LBs Align inside of the EMLOS/OT. Make sure

the ball is kicked. Will spy the wing going downfield and the kicker. Then peels back in front ofthe wall Left LB will spy the kicker.

Right LB will spy the wing, looking for release Personal Protector Takes the wing coming

downfield and drives him away/past thereturner

Return CATCH THE BALL. Break to sideline toget between the wall and the gunner

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PAT/Field GoalDefense

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Field Goal and PAT Defense

Move into your block alignment in sure fieldgoal range and situation.

Know who has Spy responsibilities.

Be alert for fake field goal.

Single safety back and be conscious of filed

position, time and score.

Automatic return away from the block side or towide side of field.

Know which is our rush side. Rush from oneside only.

DONT BE OFFSIDE, BUT GET OFF WITH THE BALL BLOCKING A FIELD GOAL OR EXTRA POINT CAN

WIN!

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PAT/Field Goal

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To Attempt a Field Goal or Not

The decision to attempt a field goal isdependent upon many factors, including

(but not limited to): Field position yardline, hash

Distance for 1st down

Morale

Condition/ability of the kicker

Condition/ability of the snapper Weather

Quarter

Time remaining

Score

While these factors must be consideredwhen making the decision, there aregeneral rules that will be established tohelp in the decision process: We will always kick inside the 30 if it is more

than 4 yards for a 1st down The play preceding the attempt will be made

with the intent to place the ball mostadvantageously for the kicker

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Field Goal and PAT Protection

Kicker will bring in play. (Possible fake)

Be alert for no huddle, if time is a factoron field goal.

Field goal must be covered know yourcoverage.

Be alert for Ice Call on bad snap (or badhold goes to automatic Run/Pass Option)

Always be alert for possible run back Use

Cover 2.

Field goal coverage rules are the same aspunt rules This has been used by some teams as a

more powerful and/or accurate means ofpunting the ball.

A PLACE KICK MUST NEVER BE BLOCKED ONUS.

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Notes & SpecialItems

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Fair Catch Rules

Ball cannot be advanced after fair catchsignal.

Only the player signaling fair catch isprotected.

Protection of receiver ends when the ball

touches ground.

You do not have to field it, but you cantblock covering men.

Coverage team, anticipate fair catchfumble.

Do not use fair catch unless necessary.

Cannot interfere with right to fair catch.

Only the man fielding the ball should signalthe fair catch.

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Procedure After Taking Safety

Kickoff coverage team puts ball inplay.

Twenty-yard line is restraining line.

Line up on fifteen-yard line.

Five men on each side of kicker.Kicker is safety.

Any intentional safety will be abench call, and taken from puntformation.

Ball will be put into play either bypunt or place kick.

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Receiving Ball After Safety

Kickoff return team on field. Usenormal K.O. return.

Move up restraining line. (Ten yardsfrom ball)

A fair catch may be used in anykicking situation.

May also use 3-deep in this

situation with your punt handlers.

IN KICKING SITUATIONS, CHAMPIONSKEEP THE PRESSURE ON.

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Touchbacks

Anytime the ball crosses the goalline on a kick it is a touchback

This is normally seen on a kickoff orpunt

But it also applies to a field goalattempt We could line up for a 50 yard field goal

and put the ball into the end zone itsa touchback and they get the ball ontheir 20

It might be advantageous to do this ifwe were worried about our puntprotection or punter wasnt that good

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It is time for you to leave.

Thus spake the master Coach:

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