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The term “Aim Small Miss Small” is used pretty often in the kicking and punting community. It has so many benefits when you take the time to digest it. It is one of the main reasons I was able to go from making 20-30% more of my kicks when I was playing. It has a … Read more
Leg speed is the rate at which your leg moves through the plane of the kicking motion. The beautiful thing about kicking and punting is you can be 5’ 2” and still be in the NFL as long as you’ve got an incredibly fast swing, consistent foot-to-ball contact, and the consistency to back it up. … Read more
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
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
