Special teams play can be the difference between a win and a loss. A turnover can be a gamechanger. A takeaway gives you another opportunity to score. Football videos USA has special teams videos, including punting videos, punt return videos, kicking videos, kick return videos and lots more!
with Clint Bowen, University of Kansas Defensive Coordinator
Led by Coach Clint Bowen, the 2005 Jayhawks finished #1 in the Big 12 and #2 nationally in kick off coverage. This success is due to the "keep it simple" philosophy and detailed drill work on the practice field. With an average drive start at the 22.2 yard line, the Kansas "SWAT" team swarmed its opponent with an aggressive, attacking style. Using a PowerPoint presentation and game footage, Coach Bowen effectively details the key points of his teaching philosophy. He describes a "kick middle" team (each player is numbered 1-5 on the right and left side of the ball) and how "Taking the line" incorporates timing the kicker's approach and hitting the line at full speed. Kicking coverage is won or lost in the speed and read zone. Bowen teaches lane disbursement and landmarks to effectively move downfield. Each player owns his own "5-yard world" as the 5's, 4's and 3's all have specific duties. The contain/fold player's jobs are also discussed. Kick coverage drills include the Avoid drill, Avoid and Press, Avoid/Press/Tackle, Double team drill, and the Contain/Fold drill. The "Sharks" are featured in several drills. Drills for the front five include landmark drops, Fit and Finish, Short drop and double team. This effective presentation is strengthened by drills and video footage. As important as special teams are to successful football, this DVD will boost kick off coverage and return results. Coach Bowen provides an excellent array of drills and teaching points that can help you prepare effectively for the upcoming season!
55 minutes. 2006.
Practice Drills for Punt & Punt Return
with Clint Bowen, University of Kansas Defensive Coordinator
As special teams coordinator at Kansas, Clint Bowen has faced the best of the Big 12. His experience as a player and coach at KU have aided his knowledge of the intricacies of special teams play. In this DVD he shares practice philosophy and drills for punt team and punt return. Coach Bowen's PowerPoint presentation is enhanced with both game and practice footage. The video clips show drills to build the foundation of successful punt and punt return teams. Known as the "Bomb" Squad, the punt team is taught that 100% focus is mandatory because one mistake is critical. Coach Bowen details stance and alignment for all positions, and the kick slide technique. Emphasis is given to field landmarks and squeezing to the ball as players rush downfield. Gunners are taught to drive and punch through without false steps. Drills shown are the Mirror drill, pitting the first team vs. the scout squad and the half line drill. This drill breaks the team into left side, right side and middle, each group working on specific assignments. The field landmark drill, the squeeze drill, and the gunner drill are all explained. Bowen also covers punt return highlighted by the "Outlaws." Knowing whether your team is a return team or a block team is crucial. The Jayhawks emphasize the punt return and teach attack stances, getting vertical and knowing the block point. The rush technique relies on the "get off," keeping a base, with hands inside. The goal is to win at the line of scrimmage. The downfield "hand and shoulder" is drilled as well as the high screen and the bracket. Return team drills include the block drill, Fit and Force, the Nudge technique, the bubble technique and footwork drills for the corners. This DVD offers coaches the opportunity to see how the small parts add up to become big plays on the field. A good mixture of philosophy, drills and video footage makes this DVD a tool for the coach who knows the value of great special teams play.
with J.T. Curtis, John Curtis Christian School (LA) Head Coach, 2006 USA Today National HS Coach of the Year; 21 State HS Football titles
The punt game is on display in this DVD presented by legendary high school coach, J.T. Curtis. The "Five S's" form the foundation of winning special teams play. They are split, stance, set, strike and sprint. The center's first responsibility is to deliver the ball to the punter with perfect timing. Protection in this case is secondary. The center is given a zone to protect rather than a man so he can focus on the snap. The tackle and guard use a jump technique, jumping and hitting their man high. This technique eliminates the twist. The wider the end rusher gets, the more vertically set the wing gets. In Blue protection, all assignments are simply flipped to the opposite side. The Load call is used when the fifth man has any piece of the center. In high school, the 6-2 look is countered by the defense and their Man 33 Call. Another alignment is White Protection, demonstrated by Coach Curtis on the field with his players. When coaching the gunners, the split, shake, sprint, and stack techniques must be mastered. Little things are required during several drills, shown by Curtis.
58 minutes. 2007.
Winning with the Kickoff Game
with J.T. Curtis, John Curtis Christian School (LA) Head Coach, 2006 USA Today National HS Coach of the Year; 21 State HS Football titles
Coach Curtis believes that special teams are essential for winning football. Kickoff coverage drills make up the first segment of this DVD. The three ways to beat blocks are speed, back door and two gap. Players must decide which technique to use in each situation. The first drill is set up in an area 17-foot wide. Curtis teaches to always pursue with a proper angle to defend against a cutback. Alignment and positioning are the next skills taught. Three kickoff return plays are middle, right and left. Keys to kickoff return presented by Curtis are the angle of the block and the timing of the block. Another strategy is to preset your keep players to the tendencies of the kicker. The fullback should position himself about 5-8 yards from the ball. The side return is an option for successfully returning the ball on kickoffs.
with Jamie Kohl and Andy Kohl, "Kohl's Professional Kicking Camps,"
both 1st Team All-State kickers, both played at the D-I level and signed with NFL teams after graduation
In this impressive DVD, Jamie and Andy Kohl break down every aspect of field goal kicking and kickoffs - from stretching to technique to drills. Based on their Division I college and NFL experience, as well as their nationwide kicking camps in which they analyze thousands of kicks using slow motion digital technology, they focus only on the teaching points that lead to successful kicking at all levels. Throughout this presentation, the fundamentals of alignment and body balance are a consistent theme. This on-field demonstration details equipment, holding, steps, leg swing, ball-foot contact and follow-through. Several core and dynamic stretches are illustrated that prepare kickers for their best effort on the field. They share the advantages of three different styles of field goal kicking: soccer style, the club and the _ club style and demonstrate several kick off techniques; the hurdle motion, directional kick-off, the pooch kick and on-side kick. Each drill shared in this DVD incorporates valuable techniques presented throughout the presentation. These "kicking gurus" cover every important aspect of this critical skill! No football coach, or kicker, should go without learning from the Kohls, who have made teaching successful kicking their passion!
64 minutes. 2006.
Punting Technique and Drills
with Jamie Kohl and Andy Kohl, "Kohl's Professional Kicking Camps,"
both 1st Team All-State kickers, both played at the D-I level and signed with NFL teams after graduation
In this impressive DVD, Jamie and Andy Kohl break down every aspect of punting - from stretching to technique to drills. Based on their vast experience (HS, college, professional, punting camps) of performing and evaluating punters and punting skills, the Kohl's focus on the teaching points that lead to successful punting at every level. Throughout this presentation the fundamentals of stance, alignment, and body balance are a consistent theme. This on-field demonstration details grip, steps, the drop, ball/foot contact, sweet spot and follow-through. Several core and dynamic stretches are illustrated that prepare punters for maximum results on the field. Jamie and Andy highlight advantages and techniques of directional punting and pooch punting. This DVD gives all punters an advantage by gaining insight into technique as well as game-like drills. Each drill incorporates valuable techniques presented throughout the presentation. These "punting gurus" cover every important aspect of this critical skill! No football coach, or punter, should go without learning from the Kohls, who have made teaching successful punting their passion!
with Bobby April, Buffalo Bills (NFL) Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coach
When it comes to NFL special teams excellence, look no further than Coach Bobby April. The Bills' special teams unit posted another standout season in 2004 as the unit led the NFL in four categories. For the last two years, the Bills have lead the NFL in Kickoff return, starting at the 34.9 yard line, on average. April's unit finished first in the annual Dallas Morning News special teams ranking, the first NFL team to win the award in consecutive years. Although Coach April's Kickoff return system is coveted in the NFL, he does not advise high school coaches to clone his system; April does urge coaches at all levels to learn how an organized system of kickoff return can greatly aid any coach. Practice and the ability to adjust on the fly can really help the return team. Key points are discussed with returns vs. a regular kick and a short kick. A major factor in diagramming returns is mixing players with the point on the field where the ball is put in play. Coach April calls his Kickoff return team "The Seals". The goal of the "Seals" is to find the mission and to execute the mission. Teams are challenged to build a formation that can successfully launch a play into action. Coach April encourages coaches to find the best way to get your 11 players in the right formation to run kickoff return. Coach April outlines objectives such as ball security, playing penalty free, gaining good field position, scoring touchdowns, and hitting hard to set the temp of the game. Also discussed are the Front Five guidelines, fullback blocking, wedge coaching points, and return man coaching points. Practice drills for the Front 5 and the wedge are explained with the aid of practice footage. This presentation is honest, straightforward, and packed with tips for improving kickoff return units on any level!
46 minutes. 2006.
Special Teams Master Plan
with Bobby April, Buffalo Bills (NFL) Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coach
For coaches who seek improvement in special teams play, this DVD will provide the catalyst needed. In detailed fashion, Coach April highlights everything needed for improving special teams play starting with the development of staff. That includes the role of Special Teams Coach, role of the staff and coach assignments. Constant emphasis is put on the question, "In what way can we make our special teams better?" This question is designed to challenge the high school, college and pro coach who is committed to special teams results. Also analyzed is how to staff a special teams unit by describing the characteristics of a successful special teams player. April allows you to look behind the scenes as he answers the "Tough Questions for the Head Coach." In Buffalo, players take pride in their specific special teams unit by buying into the importance of their jobs. The Gurkhas, Seals, Delta Force, Rangers, Armor and Cavalry describe each of the specialty units that make up the NFL's best special teams attack. Pride, organization and toughness characterize the make up of an exceptional special teams unit, and Buffalo serves as a great example. When you apply Bobby April's sound approach to winning football to your own situation, positive results will come your way.
with Jamie Kohl and Andy Kohl, "Kohl's Professional Kicking Camps,"
both 1st Team All-State kickers, both played at the D-I level and signed with NFL teams after graduation
In this impressive DVD, Jamie and Andy Kohl break down every aspect of field goal kicking and kickoffs - from stretching to technique to drills. Based on their Division I college and NFL experience, as well as their nationwide kicking camps in which they analyze thousands of kicks using slow motion digital technology, they focus only on the teaching points that lead to successful kicking at all levels. Throughout this presentation, the fundamentals of alignment and body balance are a consistent theme. This on-field demonstration details equipment, holding, steps, leg swing, ball-foot contact and follow-through. Several core and dynamic stretches are illustrated that prepare kickers for their best effort on the field. They share the advantages of three different styles of field goal kicking: soccer style, the club and the _ club style and demonstrate several kick off techniques; the hurdle motion, directional kick-off, the pooch kick and on-side kick. Each drill shared in this DVD incorporates valuable techniques presented throughout the presentation. These "kicking gurus" cover every important aspect of this critical skill! No football coach, or kicker, should go without learning from the Kohls, who have made teaching successful kicking their passion!
with Mike McCabe and Todd Sievers, One on One Kicking
"Anyone interested in becoming a top-notch kicker should definitely consider One on One Kicking." - Larry Coker, University of Miami
Coaches McCabe and Sievers demonstrate drills and techniques that will help take you to the next level! These drills help develop the key skills that will make you a successful place-kicker. Learn the correct stance, footwork, alignment, and approach that will lead to proper ball contact. Also included are drills for directional kick-offs, increasing hang-time, getting the ball off quickly, and adding power and accuracy to your field goals. McCabe and Sievers also break down film to show how to carry these fundamentals into game situations. Incorporating these drills and techniques into your training will maximize your ability and make you the best kicker you can be!
with Mike McCabe and Freddie Capshaw, One on One Kicking
"Anyone interested in becoming a top-notch kicker should definitely consider One on One Kicking." - Larry Coker, University of Miami
Coaches McCabe and Capshaw teach the art of punting! They include drills to teach stance, ball reception, ball release, the approach, leg swing, ball contact, and punting for distance. Proper techniques are also shown to develop directional punting, increasing hang time, getting the ball away quickly, and putting power into your punts. A film breakdown session shows how these skills can be used on game day. If you want to become a more consistent punter, this is the video for you!
with Jamie Kohl and Andy Kohl, "Kohl's Professional Kicking Camps,"
both 1st Team All-State kickers, both played at the D-I level and signed with NFL teams after graduation
In this impressive DVD, Jamie and Andy Kohl break down every aspect of punting - from stretching to technique to drills. Based on their vast experience (HS, college, professional, punting camps) of performing and evaluating punters and punting skills, the Kohl's focus on the teaching points that lead to successful punting at every level. Throughout this presentation the fundamentals of stance, alignment, and body balance are a consistent theme. This on-field demonstration details grip, steps, the drop, ball/foot contact, sweet spot and follow-through. Several core and dynamic stretches are illustrated that prepare punters for maximum results on the field. Jamie and Andy highlight advantages and techniques of directional punting and pooch punting. This DVD gives all punters an advantage by gaining insight into technique as well as game-like drills. Each drill incorporates valuable techniques presented throughout the presentation. These "punting gurus" cover every important aspect of this critical skill! No football coach, or punter, should go without learning from the Kohls, who have made teaching successful punting their passion!
with Rick Kelm, Ripon HS (WI) Head Football Coach; 2005 & 2003 Wisconsin Class 4 State Champions, 2003 Wisconsin High School Coach of the Year
Special teams play has been a key to Ripon High Schools 38-2 record over the past three seasons. Coach Kelm believes that special teams must receive as much emphasis in practice and planning as offense and defense. Being aggressive and calculated make this special teams' package effective. Ten unique situations make up this special teams package. These areas include kick off, onside kick, kick off return, hands team, punt, punt fake, punt block, punt return, extra point/field goal and fake extra point/field goal. The punt game, onside package, punt block systems make it difficult for the opponent to prepare for Ripon. In all, 20% of all plays in a high school game are special team situations. This DVD is a complete presentation on special teams at the high school level and has been a crucial part of the consistent success at Ripon High School.
with John Baxter, Fresno State University Associate Head Coach / Special Teams Coach
This tape is the best of its kind on the market! Coach Baxter presents the secrets for training your long snappers in dozens of drills. Drills to develop grip and feel, the lower body and overall explosion and all the techniques and fundamentals of snapping broken down in simple, easy-to-follow steps. This video will provide all of the information necessary to develop long snappers and greatly improve an important part of your special team's play. 1995. 23 minutes.
with Bill Shepard, former Rockford Christian HS (IL) Head Coach
This unique presentation unfolds a game plan for trick plays that can change the course of a football game. Trick plays, both offensively and on special teams, can change the momentum of the game, give an advantage over superior teams and does not take much practice time to cover. Coach Shepard shares several things to consider when looking at a plan for trick play offense. The plays he covers include 36 Reverse and 36 Reverse Pass, 36 Special, 148 Quick Pass, Wild Cowboy, Speed, Speed Pass and Yo-Yo. The 36 series is effective and each play can be disguised because all plays look similar. The same is true for Speed and Speed Pass. The Yo-Yo is a counter Option series of trick plays. The 148 Quick Pass gets the ball outside and to the corner. The Wild Cowboy play is a trick play to catch a pass in the flat in the corner of the end zone. Multiple game clips reinforce each of these plays and show how dangerous they are. Trick plays can make the difference in a big game. Use this DVD to add a few trick plays to your offensive arsenal.
with Louis Matsakis, University of Kansas Running Backs/Special Teams Coordinator
The 'Whole-Part-Whole' method of practice helps players understand the big picture on special teams. In this lecture-style presentation, Coach Matsakis uses practice footage to show the drills he uses to make his players fundamentally sound in the punting and kicking games. Starting with the first "Whole," coaches sit down with players in the meeting room and discuss the overall concept for the team using game footage and visual text reinforcement. Moving out to the field, the team breaks into units. Each position works on the elements of the game vital to their unit. Matsakis shows a variety of drills for every position on the punt and kick return and coverage units. To wrap up practice, the team comes together to work on full 11-on-11 drills. Several game-like practice situations are covered, and execution is shown in actual game footage. No detail is left out in this excellent presentation.
with Clint Bowen, University of Kansas Defensive Coordinator
Led by Coach Clint Bowen, the 2005 Jayhawks finished #1 in the Big 12 and #2 nationally in kick off coverage. This success is due to the "keep it simple" philosophy and detailed drill work on the practice field. With an average drive start at the 22.2 yard line, the Kansas "SWAT" team swarmed its opponent with an aggressive, attacking style. Using a PowerPoint presentation and game footage, Coach Bowen effectively details the key points of his teaching philosophy. He describes a "kick middle" team (each player is numbered 1-5 on the right and left side of the ball) and how "Taking the line" incorporates timing the kicker's approach and hitting the line at full speed. Kicking coverage is won or lost in the speed and read zone. Bowen teaches lane disbursement and landmarks to effectively move downfield. Each player owns his own "5-yard world" as the 5's, 4's and 3's all have specific duties. The contain/fold player's jobs are also discussed. Kick coverage drills include the Avoid drill, Avoid and Press, Avoid/Press/Tackle, Double team drill, and the Contain/Fold drill. The "Sharks" are featured in several drills. Drills for the front five include landmark drops, Fit and Finish, Short drop and double team. This effective presentation is strengthened by drills and video footage. As important as special teams are to successful football, this DVD will boost kick off coverage and return results. Coach Bowen provides an excellent array of drills and teaching points that can help you prepare effectively for the upcoming season!
with Clint Bowen, University of Kansas Defensive Coordinator
As special teams coordinator at Kansas, Clint Bowen has faced the best of the Big 12. His experience as a player and coach at KU have aided his knowledge of the intricacies of special teams play. In this DVD he shares practice philosophy and drills for punt team and punt return. Coach Bowen's PowerPoint presentation is enhanced with both game and practice footage. The video clips show drills to build the foundation of successful punt and punt return teams. Known as the "Bomb" Squad, the punt team is taught that 100% focus is mandatory because one mistake is critical. Coach Bowen details stance and alignment for all positions, and the kick slide technique. Emphasis is given to field landmarks and squeezing to the ball as players rush downfield. Gunners are taught to drive and punch through without false steps. Drills shown are the Mirror drill, pitting the first team vs. the scout squad and the half line drill. This drill breaks the team into left side, right side and middle, each group working on specific assignments. The field landmark drill, the squeeze drill, and the gunner drill are all explained. Bowen also covers punt return highlighted by the "Outlaws." Knowing whether your team is a return team or a block team is crucial. The Jayhawks emphasize the punt return and teach attack stances, getting vertical and knowing the block point. The rush technique relies on the "get off," keeping a base, with hands inside. The goal is to win at the line of scrimmage. The downfield "hand and shoulder" is drilled as well as the high screen and the bracket. Return team drills include the block drill, Fit and Force, the Nudge technique, the bubble technique and footwork drills for the corners. This DVD offers coaches the opportunity to see how the small parts add up to become big plays on the field. A good mixture of philosophy, drills and video footage makes this DVD a tool for the coach who knows the value of great special teams play.
with Brian Schneider, USC Assistant Coach (Special Teams); former UCLA Special Teams Coach
Coach Schneider has been coaching special teams since he started coaching colligate football at Colorado State in 1994. He coached eight all-conference special teams players in seven seasons at UCLA and Colorado State. Special teams is the one area of football that lacks the attention it deserves during the season. By utilizing the pre-practice routine Coach Schneider demonstrates in this DVD, you will be able to work with your long snappers, punters, kickers, kick returners, punt returners, and gunners. Schneider also uses the marker board to diagram drills for downing punts inside the five yard line, receiving sky punts, and various drills used for the middle, right, and left punt returns. Game footage shows how each of these drills will pay off on game day!
