Onside kicks are rare but are one of the most exciting plays in football. While there’s a slight chance you won’t see one in a football game, when you do, it’ll typically be at the end of the game. Why do teams kick onside kicks, and why are they at the end of the game? …
Punting in American football is quite common. Teams will often punt when they need to change field positions to give their defense a chance to stop the other team. A punter is one of the most critical positions in football. A punt in American football is when the offense punts or kicks the ball to …
Special teams can make or break the game. Especially when it comes to kick return in football. Kick return may be tough on new players because the kickoff team is getting a running start and is coming full speed downfield. Still, managing leverage and body position will help effectively block the kickoff players. A great …
To have good special teams, you truly need some special guys to be effective in all your unit. By unique, I do not mean having the most talented football players out there. What I mean by unique is you need guys who are willing to do the dirty work. They have to love what they …
The fair catch rule in football was made to protect the punt returner. Multiple scenarios may occur once the player. What is a fair catch in football? The fair catch in football protects the returner when catching a high kick on both kickoff and punt return. When a player signals for a fair catch, he …
Mostly every professional or college game, we see a player catch the football and take a knee in the end zone. Why do players take a knee in the end zone? Taking a knee in the end zone officially “downs” the football and ends the play. If the returner doesn’t “down” the ball, it’s expected …
Every time the ball is kicked off, returners have three options – run it out, take a knee (if they’re in the end zone), or call for a fair catch. Why do teams call for a fair catch on a kickoff? In college football, calling for a fair catch will automatically start the drive on …