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Punt Philosophy
Unquestionably, this phase of the kicking game
is the most valuable. For this reason, it is
critical that our BEST football players are on this
team. This team requires players with speed,
toughness, smarts and the ability to STRAIN to
get to the football. Tackling on this team is a
must. Many games have changed because of
blocked punts. This style of punt deters teams
from rushing the Punter, because of this it is
important that players on this team are able to
get off blocks and get to the Returner.
Coaching Assignments
Punt Team 1 Coach (Usually coaches a
position on Punt Team)
Battery (Snapper / Punter) 1 Coach
Front Line 2 Coaches (1 Left Side / 1 Right
Side)
Shields 1 Coach
Weekly Schedule
Sun. Off / Watch game film with the entire team
Mon. All Players Off
Tues. Normal situations, review blocking assignments,
introduce opp block scheme. 10 min Punt meeting
Wed. Specific Opp Block schemes, plus fakes. 8 min Punt
meeting reviewing yesterdays practice.
Thur. Down It Punt, Backed Up Punt, Fakes, Special
Situations. 5 min Punt meeting reviewing anything
that needs to be cleaned up.
Fri. Nothing on the field. 10 min meeting reviewing Tips
and Reminders, Depth Chart, film from yesterdays
practice.
Sat. Review Weekly Goals, Opp Scheme show 4-5 clips of
opp on film.
Personnel
Ends (WR / DB) Fast guys that can get off blocks and get to the
ball. Great awareness and Great Tacklers.
Tackles (SAF / RB) Bigger guys with speed that can get off
blocks and make tackles. Good in space.
Guards (LB / RB) Tough, Big, Fast guys that can get off blocks
and make tackles. Understand leverage and can tackle in
space.
Shields (OL/DL/TE) Big, Tough Fearless guys that will sell out for
Alignment / Protection
E, T, G: Max Splits By call. Min Splits 1 yd.
Coverage
R
15 yds
10 yds
LE
5 yds
LT
5 yds
LG
LS
LS
MS
RG
RS
10 yds
RT
RE
15 yds
Drills
Coverage Lane Drill
Net Drill
3 Cone Drill
Huddle / Alignment
Shield Work
Side
Down It Drill
Full Team Coverage
Philosophy cont.
Punt Block
Punt Returns
Philosophy cont.
Our returns will generally be run from the same looks as our punt
rushes. This will automatically put the cover team in a
defensive, protection orientated posture, which will enhance
our returns. We will be a great return team for the following
reasons:
1) Our returner will be a great ball handler and decision maker
2) Our returner will be a play maker with the ability to make the
defender miss
3) We will get great holdups at the LOS
4) Our trail and midpoint techniques will be executed we and
with tremendous effort
5) We will be disciplined and therefore penalty free
6) We will react properly to all Peter calls
Drills
Important Dates
April 18: UNLV Football Spring Game
April May: Spring Recruiting Gary Bernardi / Vic Shealy in
Arizona
Mike Sanford Football Camp: June 8 12
Mike Sanford Passing Tournament / Big Man Camp: June 14
Mike Sanford Youth Camp: June 16 19
For more information please call (702) 895-3400 or log on to
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Email: andy.larussa@unlv.edu or call (702) 895-3400