Spread Punt: When punting the football, you are constantly focusing on several goals.

The first is not allowing a punt block. Nothing affects momentum and the outcome of a
football game more than having a punt blocked. Teams should always think protection
first, coverage second. The second goal is a net punting average of 37.5 yards. Net
punting is the end result of the punt after the return yardage. The punt's height, distance,
coverage and penalties are among the many other factors. A third goal is to limit the
opponent's punt return to 8.0 or less. The gunners or the wide outs are the most important
punt coverage players. Because they have no punt protection responsibilities, the gunners
are the first men down the field in coverage.

Tight Punt: In situations when we feel the return team might bring more than normal
pressure or when we are pinned back near our goal line, we will line up in a Tight Punt
formation. The only position change is with the Split Ends....they will adjust down and
line up as a Tight End.
Blocking and lane responsibilities are the same. Splits are slightly tighter...12.

Fake Punt: the offensive team lines up in a punt formation with the punter set to receive
the ball to punt to the defensive team but instead receives the ball and runs a passing or
running play. In some instances, the ball will be snapped directly to a running back who
will either run or pass the ball. The goal of this play, which is often run on fourth down, is
to gain enough yard to get a first down and a new set of down.

Punt Wall: The first of these is the "Wall", which can be made up of of any number of
players and go to any side. The basic idea is that the players on one side of the field block
the guys coming down and force them to one side of the field. The blockers don't
necessarily have to block hard--often the momentum of the incoming players will be
enough to do the job (think a left tackle pushing a rusher out past the QB). The goal of
this is to give the returner extra lanes to use in returning the ball.

Block Punt: The alignment is tighter and the two gunners come in on the line of
scrimmage and chase the punter down and block it.

Kickoff Coverage: kickoff coverage is a vital part of a teams quest to control field
position. When you pin an opponent deep in his own territory, you dictate his offensive
options. If your opponent is forced to start the possession inside his own 20-yard line, his
chances of scoring greatly diminish.
For the coverage team to be successful, each man must carry out his assignment.
Successful kickoff coverage is a team effort. Intense effort and desire are also part of a
successful kickoff team. In addition to effort and desire, players in this unit all have
speed, toughness, agility, and football sense.
Each player must stay in his assigned lane as he locates the ball. They can adjust lanes
relative to the ball. Players must not cross the ball. A player who starts right of the ball
needs to stay right of the ball, keeping the ball on the proper shoulder. Also, players look
to make the big play. A player who finds an opening closes it, squeezing to the ball
relative to the player to his inside. Players always tackle the ball carriers outside leg.

Kickoff Onside: In our onside kick we want to kick the ball high and to the sideline so
we can have the chance to cover the ball and possibly get the chance to score again.

Kick Return Middle: We like to make the other team spend as much time as possible
when preparing for our special teams. If we are able to execute the KO return well, then
we should be able to force them into making a kick that they do not usually practice. If
they are making a kick they dont spend much time on, then we feel we will be able to
take advantage. We also like to have some schematic and skill based carry over from our
offense and defense. We are a Wing T team. Therefore, we use blocking angles in our
return schemes to create an advantage for our smaller athletes.

Kick Return Trap: The LT drifts back and starts redirecting L3 inward at the 38 yard
line. At the 30, the LE joins the LT and continues redirecting L3 inward. Well call this a
"pin" block. This block will also slow the L3 down, while the rest of the kickoff team
advances unimpeded. The LB and RB both join in the middle then head toward L2 and
block him outward or redirect past returner.
The returner that does not catch the ball leads the ball carrier toward the gap and picks up
the L1 as he approaches. The ball carrier is to follow through this gap and break off the
block of the L1. If the L1 runs himself out of the play to maintain contain, that blocker
can continue leading the returner and pick up the kicker or any other player that appears.
L4, L5, R5, R4, and R3 are all blocked away from the play by single blocks. We do not
block the 2 players furthest away from the point of attack (in this case, R1 and R2) to
make the 2 double-team blocks possible.

Kickoff Hands Team: In obvious situations where the opposing team will attempt an
onside kick, the receiving team will send out the hands team. The hands team is allowed
to line up five yards away from where the ball is being kicked from, to create a greater
chance of recovery. Generally on kick returns, teams will use bigger players who are
more suited to blocking to increase the chance of a big return. The hands team, however,
consists of receivers, tight ends and defensive backs. These players are usually better at
catching and therefore have a better chance of recovering the onside kick.

Field Goal Kick: The center leaves the huddle, approaches the ball, and gets into his
stance as quickly as possible. The other players find their alignments based on the center.
The guards take a three-point stance with the inside foot back and inside hand down. The
guard to the center's right is in a left-handed stance. The guard's inside foot, the foot
closest to the center, is directly behind the center's foot. Guards must be careful not to
interlock with the center; that is a penalty. The guard's toes on the outside foot should be
perpendicular to the center's foot. We want to create some vertical separation from the
line of scrimmage. The guard must see the ball out of his peripheral vision.
Tackles base their alignments on the guards' alignment. Tackles take no more than a 6inch split from the guards. Again, they use a three-point stance with the inside foot back
and inside hand down. The tackle's toes on the outside foot should be perpendicular to the
guard's foot. The tackle must see the ball out of his peripheral vision.

Field Goal Fake: Fake field goal will be a run play snapped directed to the place holder
and he will find an alley to run and gain a couple extra yards.