Category: Special Teams
Type: Play
WALL PUNT RETURN
The Punt Return team can use the wall method as well with only slight modification.
The down linemen make contact with the blockers, sustaining contact until the ball is kicked. Then the linemen sprint in reverse order to the predetermined sideline--as in punt return right. Linemen furthest from the sideline race to the forward positions of the wall and follow blocking procedures outlined in the Wall Return. Linemen closest to the play assume the nearest positions to the ball carrier.
The up back (20 yards from the line of scrimmage) and the non receiving deep back are responsible for the two men on offense eligible to release down field prior to the kick. In the event the ball is kicked to the opposite side line the return is called, the wall comes directly across the field at a right angle allowing the returnee to use their bodies as posts or picks to cut off pursuing tacklers.
As in all kick returns, the "Eyes Rule" of blocking applies. If you can't see the defenders eyes, don't hit him.
Submitted by: Coach Hutchison
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