Kickoff vs Field Goal Technique: Why They’re Different Motions
Same leg, two different jobs: how contact, approach length and swing goals differ between kickoffs and field goals, and how to train both without blurring them.
Field Goals
Field Goal Tee Guide: Off the Ground vs 1-Inch vs 2-Inch and When to Move Up
Off the ground, 1-inch or 2-inch: which field goal tee fits your level, what changes technically when the ball comes down, and the four-week transition plan.
Ball Strip and Laces: The Pre-Kick Details That Change Flight
Strip, laces, lean and seam: how ball orientation changes your field goal flight, plus the pre-kick ball check that keeps you and your holder on the same page.
Field Goal Steps Explained: 1-Step, 2-Step and 3-Step Approaches
One-step, two-step or three-step? Which field goal approach fits each distance and situation, and how to find the step count your body actually likes.
How to Kick a Field Goal: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide (2026)
The complete step-by-step guide to kicking field goals: approach, plant foot, swing, contact and follow-through, with drills and a two-week practice plan.
Trust The Process, It’s The Key To Mastery
Trust the process is a phrase i’m sure you’ve heard time and time again. I will quickly break down why trusting the process is a must-do for you to master any skill. When you start a new project, it will be fun and exhilarating at first. After some time though, there will come a point … Read more
5 ways How To Stay Injury Free Throughout the Season
Today we’re going to talk about how to stay injury free, how often you should be kicking, what your routine should look like, offseason, on-season – all that good stuff. So, stay tuned. I think the most cliche answer is that it really does depend on where you’re at in the season, what you’re looking … Read more
5 ways How To Use Your Arms To Kick Better
Disclosure: some links in this post are affiliate links. If you buy through one, Kickers of Earth may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Short answer: kickers swing their arms for balance and timing. A controlled counter-arm at chest or head height keeps … Read more
How To Find Your Kickoff Steps
Disclosure: some links in this post are affiliate links. If you buy through one, Kickers of Earth may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Short answer: to kick a football off a tee, stand at the ball facing away from it, walk your … Read more
How to stop curving your field goals
Disclosure: some links in this post are affiliate links. If you buy through one, Kickers of Earth may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Short answer: field goals curve when your foot cuts across the ball or flicks up at contact. Swing straighter … Read more
