Michael Braunstein - Coaching the Kickoff Kicker: Technique and Mechanics

Coaching the Kickoff Kicker: Technique and Mechanics, by Coach Michael Braunstein, provides a comprehensive overview of how coaches can successfully work with their kickoff kickers.

Coach Braunstein reviews the four basic phases of the kickoff-from the initial footwork to the follow through.

Coach Braunstein also discusses the adjustments that should be made when common mechanical problems occur with the kickoff.

In addition, Coach Braunstein details the proper techniques involved in the different types of game-situational kickoffs, including the pooch, squib, and onside.

Among the topics covered:

• The tee
• The steps
• The approach to the ball
• The contact point
• Keep the head down
• Follow through demonstration
• Deep right and left kickoffs
• The pooch kick
• Squib kick
• Dribble kicks
• Short surprise line drive
• Obvious onside kicks