Winning the Key Ground with Kickoff Coverage - Each man in kickoff coverage has an assignment ...
by Mike MendenhallSpecial Teams Coordinator, North Carolina Central University
Each man in kickoff coverage has an assignment along with a kicker who must be skilled in directional kicking.
This is a game of field position and we talk a lot about “Winning the Key Ground.” Below is our philosophy and goals for our kickoff cover unit.
Philosophy
1. Cover two-thirds of the field with directional kicks.
2. Inside and in front coverage – not lane.
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