by Lester Erb And Ronald Aiken, University of Iowa Extra point and field goal protection is often overlooked. It is easy to neglect it because extra points are supposed to be automatic, right? We have all won and lost games because of an extra point or because our opponent blocked a field goal attempt and ...
Traditionally, winter workouts start in January after Christmas break and run through late March. Prior to the winter workouts, athletes have a chance to actively rest and recover after the season. Now, they are ready to focus on resistance training and conditioning. This three-month training period usually ends just before spring break with an assessment ...
“The Head Honcho”, “Large and in Charge”, “Numero Uno”, “The Head Man”, “The Man of the Moment”, all of these are names used over the years to describe the person who has been named the Head Coach. So, now that you are the person in charge of the football program, what comes next ? With ...
When preparing a game plan, start by analyzing the upcoming opponent. At the beginning of the week, watch all of your opponent’s kicking plays that you have on film. The first time through, get a feel for their philosophy. As you are watching game film on kickoff’s ask yourself the following questions to begin to ...
The punting team is the most important team in football. The head coach always sets the priorities for the punt team. When the head coach takes an active part in the punt team, the entire team with understand the importance of this special team. Below, you will find 14 punting unit tips and reminders that will give your punt ...
Stepping Back Generally a placekicker takes eight to 12 steps back from the point of placement, depending on the kicker. The number of steps taken also depends on which foot the placekicker starts with. The kicker might choose to walk back by turning and walking away from the point of placement. Once he completes his ...
The Oklahoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected AstroTurf to provide two state-of-the-art fields at its nearly-completed...
Explosive speed, vertical jump and lateral speed are three essential physical attributes every player needs to be successful on...
Flexibility refers to the ability to move a joint in its full range of motion. Flexibility is controlled by...
Sporting-goods equipment and team sports uniform distributor/marketer BSN Sports signed a definitive merger agreement with Herff Jones, whereby BSN...
United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants and the New York Jets re-teamed last night...
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees conducted its summer meeting April 29-30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mack...
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