Category: Special Teams
Type: Drill
LINE
Punting on a line will reinforce doing all mechanics on a straight line. If the punter is drilled to approach the line of scrimmage, in a straight line in practice, he will also approach in a straight line during a game. Punters continually stress punting accuracy. As you punt the ball down the field the lie extended will become your target.
For the coach to view and the punter to perform, the line drill will emphasize correct: 1) Ball placement, 2) Approach, 3) Leg swing, and 4) Follow through.
- 1. Ball placement: The punter should start with his punting foot on the line extended. As the punter receives the ball, he will begin his approach. As he moves forward, he should mold and place the ball in direct line with his punting leg. Coach views Fig. A. Punters view Fig. B.
- Approach: The punter will approach the line of scrimmage in a straight line. As the punter approaches, his punting foot should step on the line, while his non-punting foot inches off the center.
Note:
This drill is hard for some punters. Sometimes slight drift off the line will help their performance.
Submitted by: Toby
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