Michael A. Cieri - Moving the Field Zone With a Sound and Effective Punting Game

Moving the Field Zone With a Sound and Effective Punting Game, by Coach Michael A. Cieri, reviews the underlying rationale for employing the wing punt formation, utilizing a man protection scheme, and adopting directional punting.

Coach Cieri discusses special punting situations, as well as details the key factors involved in covering a directional punt.

In addition, Coach Cieriincludes several practice drills for developing the skills and techniques involved in wing punt block protection and coverage.

Among the topics covered:

• Why the wing punt and a man protection scheme?
• Why directional punting?
• Punt team general mechanics
• Wing punt
• What if's
• Special punting situations
• Covering the punt
• Techniques and drills