by National Kicking Service | Dec 27, 2018 | Football Long Snapping, Football Placekickers, Football Punting, General Football Information and Advice, National Kicking Service Camps
There are always “bumps in the road” as we work toward our goals in the special teams skills. It’s how we handle them that is most important. Did you know that Jeff Reed was a walk-on at UNC and didn’t see the field until his junior...
by National Kicking Service | Dec 27, 2018 | Football Long Snapping, Football Placekickers, Football Punting, Football Resources, General Football Information and Advice, National Kicking Service Camps, Sports Biomechanics
Placekicking, punting, and long snapping are three of the most demanding individual skills in the world of sports when performed at a high level. Placing the body parts in the right places at the right time (sports biomechanics) with a basic knowledge of how the body...
by National Kicking Service | Dec 27, 2018 | College Recruiting for Kickers, Punters, Long Snappers, Football Long Snapping, Football Placekickers, Football Punting, National Kicking Service Camps
Why do some talented high school players “fall through the cracks”? A considerable number of talented placekickers, punters, and long snappers do not receive the “exposure” necessary to attract interest from colleges and universities. This may limit their choices for...
by National Kicking Service | Dec 27, 2018 | Football Long Snapping, Football Placekickers, Football Punting, General Football Information and Advice, National Kicking Service Camps, Sports Psychology
Managing Your Mental and Physical State We have all heard professional athletes say performing their skill is 99% mental. While that is obviously an exaggeration, the point is well taken that mental preparation plays a much bigger role in performance than most...
by National Kicking Service | Dec 27, 2018 | Football Long Snapping, Football Placekickers, Football Punting, National Kicking Service Camps
The benefits of training in a group are boundless. This is especially true for football specialists. The value of interaction and feedback from coaches and players alike cannot be overestimated. Camp environment promotes a heightened focus and uplifting enthusiasm. It...
by National Kicking Service | Aug 14, 2018 | Football Placekickers, Football Punting, General Football Information and Advice
PUNTERS: One of the major faults in aspiring punters is overstriding. Keep your steps relatively short – especially the first one! PLACEKICKERS: When placekicking from the hashmarks there should be absolutely no change in mechanics. All kicking is from...