How NFL Kickoff Rules Changed (And What Kickers Must Adjust)
From touchback experiments to the dynamic kickoff: how kickoff rules evolved, why placement now beats power, and what kickers should practice next.
Kicking
Here we discuss all things kicking. This can be news, tips and tricks, stretching routines. And many many more.
Why NFL Kickers Are More Accurate Than Ever (It’s Not Just Talent)
Accuracy keeps climbing and talent alone does not explain it: the deeper specialist pipeline, the standardized swing, smarter kick selection, and the operation.
The 10 Longest Field Goals in NFL History — and the Technique Behind Them
From Dempsey’s square-toe 63 to Cam Little’s record 68: the record board, the technique eras that moved it, and what each era teaches a young kicker.
Rodrigo Blankenship Form Review: Glasses, Steps and Repetition
A film review of Rodrigo Blankenship’s routine-first game: the rehearsed setup, the clean precision swing, and three practical items a young kicker can steal.
Quinn Nordin Form Review: Power, Polish and the Path to Consistency
A film review of Quinn Nordin’s swing and the college-to-pro jump: real leg speed, a narrower pro miss window, and how to measure your own gap.
Jake Elliott and the Big-Moment Kicker: What His Form Shows
What Jake Elliott’s form shows about big-moment kicking: the same deliberate setup under a live clock, plus the drills that build pressure tolerance.
Matt Prater’s Swing: The Big-Leg Archetype Explained
A film review of Matt Prater’s big-leg swing: the launch-first mechanics that build range, the accuracy window it costs, and what a young kicker should copy.
Tyler Bass Form Review: Power Sources in a Compact Swing
A film review of Tyler Bass’ compact swing: how leg speed beats leg size, why contact timing gets less forgiving, and the drills that build his strike window.
Jason Myers’ Kicking Form: What Makes the Seahawks Kicker Consistent
A film breakdown of Jason Myers’ kicking form: the locked setup rhythm, clean plant and contact, and why consistency beats maximum effort for a long career.
Justin Tucker’s Kicking Form: A Coach’s Breakdown
A coach’s film breakdown of Justin Tucker’s form: the locked approach, tall-chest contact, balanced finish, and what a high school kicker can copy.
