Maximizing Your Kickoff Coverage – Each player must possess a different skill set to ensure effective kickoff coverage.

by Ron Planz
Special Teams Coach • Minnesota State University, Mankato
American Football Monthly December 2011 Issue Online

In order to maximize your kickoff coverage, each player must possess a different skill set and be committed to a ‘Want’ philosophy. At Minnesota State University, we take our special teams very seriously. We dedicate significant meeting time and practice to special teams every day. We film both angles of all phases, including when we do individual drill work for a specific unit. Our philosophy for special teams is very basic:
• This is not rest time. This is an opportunity to make a ...Login to Read More

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