Youth Football Special Teams Philosophy
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jeff_Hemhauser]Jeff Hemhauser
The goal for our Special Teams is to make every extra point attempt, have solid punt and kickoff coverage, and to have big punt and kickoff returns. We will not overlook special teams in practice because of the importance of winning the field position battle as well as scoring points. Scoring on special teams can give our team a boost we might have needed or even determine the outcome of a game.
We will win the special team battle game in and game out. We will pride ourselves in solid coverage of punts and kickoffs. We will cover punts & kickoffs with extreme shed blocking skill, speed, power, and discipline in staying in our lane assignments. We will tackle and dislodge the ball from their return guy, ultimately gaining another offensive possession. We will be flawless in our onside kick recovery team. Having good execution on an onside kick can be the difference in winning or losing.
We will pride ourselves in having positive punt & kickoff returns. We will gain large amounts of yardage and scoring with our return teams. Scoring on special teams and winning the field position battle will tremendously help our team achieve a positive outcome at the game's conclusion. We will be disciplined with our punt return blocking assignments and punt rushing (block the punt) scheme. We will be perfect in our onside kick recovery team. Having good execution with your hands team is essential for securing our scoring lead and the game!
We will pride ourselves on making every extra point attempt (kicking the extra point is worth two points in youth football). We will practice long snapping, holding, & kicking the ball through the field goal every day. It is essential that we convert on all extra point attempts. We will become sound with our extra point block teams. We will not allow a team to kick the extra point (field goal). We must execute our extra point block scheme flawless to deter teams for getting two extra points.
Being strong in the special teams phase of the game will be a key part to our team's success. We will win the field position battle with solid kickoff and punt coverage. We will also use our punt and kickoff return teams to set our offense up in good field position, as well as scoring points. We will practice punting/ kickoff direction & distance every practice. We will practice our long snapping, holding, and extra point kicking every practice till it is perfect. Teams over look special teams, not us we will practice special teams every day. We will have a distinct advantage in special teams. We will score points and win the field position battle which will help lead to our team's VICTORY.
Coach Jeff Hemhauser is the co-creator of the one stop youth football site: http://www.YouthFootballOnline.com
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