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What is the most important kicking muscle that you’re probably neglecting? It’s called the psoas muscle. The psoas muscle is the only muscle that connects your spine to your hips, and that is the muscle in between your belly button and your hip muscles. If you point to your belly button, come to the side … Read more
Today we’re going to talk about ball contact and where specifically you should hit on the ball. Ball contact. First thing, a lot of guys are asking, “Where do I need to hit the ball with my foot and what part of the ball?” Now, divide the ball into three sections – the top third, … Read more
So, today’s article is actually going to be about how to transition from a 2-inch field goal tee to a 1-inch to a ¼-inch field goal tee off the ground. The first thing to note is that kicking is all about timing and momentum. If you’re in a position where your body is past the … Read more
Today we’re going to be talking about how to keep your shoulders in the right position at contact so that you can give yourself a good, nice posture. Shoulders at contact, what does that actually mean? Often, whenever you are swinging for a field goal, a lot of you would want to crunch over and … Read more
We’re going to cover how to bounce back from a missed field goal or shanked punt in this article. So, you missed a field goal or you shanked a punt, now what? A lot of you guys may, or may not, go cry in the corner and never be seen again, but some of you … Read more
Short answer: in-season leg fatigue management comes down to three things — cold exposure to control inflammation, consistent sleep to let your body actually repair, and honest load management so you’re not stacking max-effort reps on top of unrecovered legs. Skip any one of these for a full season and your distance and accuracy both … Read more
Short answer: tight hips shorten your leg swing, cut your hip-to-shoulder separation, and force your body to compensate with your lower back or knee — which costs you distance and puts you at risk for injury. Daily hip mobility work isn’t optional for a kicker, it’s part of the job. Below is why it matters, … Read more
Short answer: an off-season kicker strength program should run in three phases — 4-6 weeks of foundational strength (squat, deadlift, hip hinge patterns), 4-6 weeks of heavier max-strength work, then 4-6 weeks of explosive/plyometric conversion right before camp. The goal is never to get “big.” It’s to turn strength into leg speed. Below is the … Read more
Short answer: if you’re a youth or middle school kicker, practice on a smaller Pee Wee or Junior-size leather football before you ever touch a full-size ball. High schoolers and up should be practicing almost exclusively on full-size leather footballs that match what’s used on Friday nights — not the cheap rubber ball sitting in … Read more
What should your kick count look like during game week and in the offseason? Well, this will vary from your offseason, but the principles stay the same where you want to have a very consistent routine and not break that routine as the months go on. In terms of kick count for field goals, you … Read more
