<img style='vertical-align:middle;height:24px;' src=http://www.americanfootballmonthly.com/images/video_player_icon40x32.gif valign=middle height=30 > Winning the Key Ground with Kickoff Coverage - Each man in kickoff coverage has an assignment ...

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.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cover two-thirds of the field with directional &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; kicks.2.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inside and in front coverage – not lane.3.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Win with speed and tackling.4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify keys to opponents’ returns.Goals1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100% of all balls kicked in target zone.2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opponent average less than 20 yards per return.3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pin opponent inside the 20-yard line.4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Force a turnover.We are a directional kickoff team, which allows our coverage unit to protect two-thirds of