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Rowan University
Special Teams
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Rowan University Special Teams
Philosophy
We will employ a very sound approach to
special teams. We must be willing to
utilize all players, both starters and
reserves, when it comes to special teams.
We need to utilize players from both sides
of the ball. Also, we will reward certain
players for outstanding behavior byallowing them to participate on special
teams.
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Philosophy Continued
Specifically, we must identify players
strengths and allow them to be employed
on special teams. We cannot afford to
spend an inordinate amount of time
teacking skills certain players have already
mastered. We must keep the schemes
relatively simple and be willing to use asmany players as possible.
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Philosophy Continued
The two main goals of special teams are
to score points and create advantages in
field position. We will use special plays
when specific opportunities arise within the
game plan. The order of importance will
be FG/XPT, Punt, Punt Return, FG/XPT
block, Kick Off, Kick Off Return, HandsTeam, and Onside Kick.
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Punt
Punt Protection
Practice Punting
Situations
Why Spread Punt?
Critical Coaching
Points
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Punt Protection
There are certain key components that
are needed to have successful punt
protection:
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Key Components of Punt
Protection
1. Must Have NO Bad Snaps.
2. Must Have NO Blocked Kicks.
3. Must Have NO Bad Kicks.
4. Must Have NO Long Returns.5. Must Eliminate Missed Tackles.
6. Must Create Turnovers.
7. Must Eliminate Penalties.8. Must Exhibit Speed.
9. Must Exhibit Good Judgment.
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Practice Punting Situations
To have a effective special teams, one
must practice punting in different
situations, to expose your team to all
situations that can happen in a game.
Surprises are when mistakes happen,
there are four key areas that can eliminate
or prepare your team when pressuresituations arise.
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Punting Practice Situations
Key Practice Situations:
A. Punting from the hash marks
B. Punting from our end zone
C. Punting from our red zoneD. Punting from the 40-50 yard line
E. Punting from bad snaps
F. Covering the fair catchG. Reaction to a blocked kick
H. Reaction to a partial block
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Spread Punt
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Why use the spread punt
formation?
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Spread Punt
1. Provides great cover situations
A. Flyers in one on one opportunity
B. Center protection ruleC. 3s & 4s (LBs) in space
D. 2s (TEs and FBs) get width
E. Hides Personal Protector
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Spread Punt
2. Provides manageable numbers to block
A. 8 vs. 8
B. 7 vs. 8C. 6 vs. 8
D. 5 vs. 8
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Spread Punt
3. Provides many fake situations
A. Robert/Larry run
B. Peter runC. Lucky pass
D. Rose/Lisa pass
E. Punt shutdown
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Places our athletes in numerous
one-on-one situations!
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Cadence
1. Ready Ready
2. Count number of possible rushers (ex. 10)
3. Number in box immediate rushers
4. Number in the box immediate rushers
a. Balanced
b. Unbalancedc. Overload
5. Identify Protection
a. Zone Zebra on me
b. Man Maroon, I have #45
c. Combination 11 or 99 with center slide, I have #456. Call
a. Zebra, Zebra, Zebra
b. Set
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Techniques Taught
5 MAN
Snap the ball properly
Good solid base Be able to slightly move to the block
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Techniques Taught
4 & 3 MAN
Inside foot 1 foot away from the inside mans outside foot
Inside feet of 4s and 3s line up
Inside foot forward
Outside foot back toe in line with heel of inside foot Feet less than shoulder width
Hands on thighs
Head looking forward
Shoulders over thighs Weight slightly on front foot
Up on the balls of the feet
balanced
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Techniques Taught
Ball is snapped
Reach back with outside foot
Push off with inside foot Inside arm comes up stay balanced
Slide and lean on inside foot for next
movement
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Techniques Taught
Next movement
Reach back with outside foot again
Push off with inside foot again Outside arm come up
Stay balanced
Slide inside foot back to outside foot Prepare for engagement
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Techniques Taught
2 men
Inside foot 2 feet away from inside mans outside foot
Inside foot a hand touch away from 3s hip
Inside foot forward
Outside foot back 2 feet away from heel of inside foot Feet less than shoulder width
Head looking forward
Hands on thighs
Shoulders over inside thigh Weight heavily on front foot
Up on balls of feet
Weight backwards
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Techniques Taught
Ball is snapped
Reach back with outside foot
Push off with inside foot Stay balanced
Slide and lean on inside foot for next
movement
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Techniques Taught
Next Movement
Reach back with outside foot again
Push off with inside foot again
Outside arm comes up
Stay balanced
Slide inside foot back to outside foot
Prepare for engagement
Reach out if needed to secure the edge
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Critical Coaching Points
1. Listen for the calls
2. Always communicate
3. Always point out your defender4. Comeback as a unit
5. Comeback straight
6. Get good depth
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Critical Coaching Points Continued
7. Do not rush but have a sense of purpose
8. Always get inside arms up first
9. Hands should connect with others10.Never get shoulders turned
11.Do not crowd the person next to you
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