Blocking the K on Kick Off Return

GCTIGER,

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE DETRACTORS, AND AS LONG SA IT IS LEGAL AND ABOVE BOARD GO FOR IT!!!

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

Coach,

We block anybody that has on a helmet. Most of the time, the outside contain guys are not very discipline and often overrun the returner. We are a middle wedge and wall right team. The kicker has most often been taught not to come past the 45 yrd. line. With this being the case, if you should break a return this long, he most likely will be at half speed or slower and should be an easy target. We are averaging about 35-40 a return with this approach. I don't know if it's by chance or we are just getting after some people, but we are putting the hat on the kicker. The front line often tries to destroy their assignment, looking for the opportunity of a decleater (when u can catch a kicker too relaxed and knock him off his feet). I have only been coaching five years and I am a constant work in progress. You're in the right place if you're looking for knowledge. The coaches here have broadened my knowledge exponentially!!

Coach Mitch

I have 2 words for you......HELL NO!!! It is football and it is a physical game. Sometimes people get hit when they can't see it coming. It is the responsibility of the oposing coach to protect his players by knowing what your team does and warning his players about it. I'm all for respecting your opponent and not going out of your way to hurt anyone, but if it's clean and within the rules it's up to them to protect themselves. Keep doing what is effective and works for you.

ANY TEAM HAS A MAN ALWAYS ASSIGNED TO THE KICKER IF THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!!!

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE