special teams technique

Punt Coverage Lane Replace

Punt Coverage Lane Replace

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 23, 2022

The transfer portal has almost guaranteed that special teams techniques like punt coverage lane replace would get lost in the shuffle....

Long Snapping Basics

Long Snapping Basics

by Jack Wellenhofer on Jun 30, 2022

These are the basics of long snapping. It takes hundreds of repetitions to become proficient. However, quality over quantity is still supreme....

Attack Outside With This Kickoff Return

Attack Outside With This Kickoff Return

by FirstDown PlayBook on May 1, 2022

Kickoff return coaches are almost forced to move more players forward in the formation. That does not change the width of the field though....

Your Kickoff Return Formation

Your Kickoff Return Formation

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 17, 2022

When we ask the question, "What is your kickoff return formation?" We get that sideways look that says "What are you talking about?"...

Kickoff Return Technique: Ball-Flight-Returner-Man

Kickoff Return Technique: Ball-Flight-Returner-Man

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 5, 2022

Kickoff return technique can quickly break down in a game. We have taught these four words as the play evolves. BALL-FLIGHT-RETURNER-MAN ...

PAT Field Goal Snapping Cheat Sheet

PAT Field Goal Snapping Cheat Sheet

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 5, 2022

PAT and field goal snapping is one of the toughest and most under appreciated jobs in football. If you don't have one it can ruin your season....

Field Goal Operation Clutch For 4 NFL Teams

Field Goal Operation Clutch For 4 NFL Teams

by Taylor Mehlhaff on Jan 25, 2022

How many of the four NFL playoff games came down to the field goal operation this past weekend? Yes, we all know the answer is all four. ...

Hot 1 Kickoff Cover Changeup

Hot 1 Kickoff Cover Changeup

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jan 18, 2022

This Hot 1 kickoff cover changeup is a good example of how you can dictate what the return unit can do and then have an answer for it. ...

Don’t Forget Your Special Teams Resume

Don’t Forget Your Special Teams Resume

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jan 8, 2022

If you are looking for employment, don't forget your special teams resume as you walk the convention floors in San Antonio....

Kickoff Coverage: Avoid Technique

Kickoff Coverage: Avoid Technique

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 28, 2021

With kickoff coverage the avoid technique is a much faster way to get the main job done. That job is to get to the football....

No Right Way To Placekick But…

No Right Way To Placekick But…

by Taylor Mehlhaff on Dec 16, 2021

I tell my kickers, that there is no “right” way to kick. However, there are basic principles and fundamentals that all kickers can use....

Kickoff Cover 2 Gap Technique

Kickoff Cover 2 Gap Technique

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 4, 2021

Using the 2 gap technique on kickoff coverage has several elements that need to be taught. The first is teaching when to use the technique. ...