Category: Special Teams
Type: Play
WALL KICK OFF RETURN
The Wall Kick Return attacks up the side line rather than up the middle of the field. The wall can best be used when the kick is to the one side of the field, but can easily be run even if the kick is straight.
All the blockers except for the two farthest from the returnee race to the side line. The front five sprint back 10 yards then the closest three race to the side line at the front of the wall. The outside two line men "lag" behind and form a cut back lane for the returnee, picking off would be tacklers as they cut back with the runner.
Players forming the wall do not run squarely up field. Rather, they shuffle up field shoulders parallel to the side lines, hands extended. Their objective is not to extend and block, but to present an obstacle for would be tacklers. The non receiving deep back leads the returnee up field, his main objective being to remain on his feet and in front of the ball carrier.
Submitted by: Coach Hutchison
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