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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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