Effective Punt schemes

hang_50
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Effective Punt schemes Feb 6, 2004 12:48:49 GMT

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Post by hang_50 on Feb 6, 2004 12:48:49 GMT

Hi!

I am looking for a simple yet effective scheme to handle 8, 9 and 10 man rushes. * is typically not a problem but 9 and 10 man can be a problem when they overload a side.

I'm looking for something that when a guy goes down on the punt team, I can insert a player and give him the confidence he can get the job done.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Coach Lyle
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Effective Punt schemes Feb 10, 2004 17:00:15 GMT

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Post by Coach Lyle on Feb 10, 2004 17:00:15 GMT

Coach:

We use a spread punt scheme. If the defense refuses to cover a gunner, then you must have the nerve to throw the ball to an uncovered gunner. Otherwise, you should line up in a tight punt or "big butt" protection scheme.

If you are in a spread punt scheme, a man protection scheme works versus an overload of 5. If a team overloads six - then they only have 2 defenders left with 3 blockers, an automatic.

Also, we will vary the punt spot by having our punter execute a rugby style punt. This is easy to teach and creates a whole new dimension for the defense because they don't know whether you are going to punt on the run or not.

We cover three different punt schemes in our new book, including the handling of all out pressure - 11 man.

Hopefully this gave you a few ideas.

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Effective Punt schemes Mar 12, 2004 17:19:33 GMT

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Post by djtrap2 on Mar 12, 2004 17:19:33 GMT

hang_50

If you are looking to punt the ball under a tremendous rush as you have explained, the single most important thing is the "long snap" and the amount of time that it takes for your punter to punt the ball. The efficient time for getting a punt off is 2.2 seconds. If a team is rushing 8-10 defenders you might want to have your punter practice punting with a two-step approach as opposed to a three-step approach. Also keep in mind that the more defenders that they rush the less defenders they have in coverage, so you might not want to have your punter kick for height as much as you want him to kick for distance in this case. A coaching point that you can tell your punter to help him kick for distance instead of height is you can tell him that "his contact point with the football should be knee height." I know this may not answer your question directly, but maybe you can apply it anyway.

In regards to blocking I would also agree with Coach Lyle, if they are rushing 10 defenders I would also suggest lining up in a double TE formation.

Just a thought!

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MG@CI Member Posts: 65	Effective Punt schemes Apr 5, 2004 9:34:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by MG@CI on Apr 5, 2004 9:34:38 GMT Do you guys have a preference for A gap protection or edge protection?

Lou Cella Senior Member Posts: 1,486	Effective Punt schemes Jul 23, 2004 18:32:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lou Cella on Jul 23, 2004 18:32:15 GMT A gap protection.
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TIGER ONE Senior Member Posts: 6,423	Effective Punt schemes Jul 23, 2004 18:38:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TIGER ONE on Jul 23, 2004 18:38:58 GMT Both! Coach Easton
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chargercoach Junior Member Posts: 9	Effective Punt schemes Sept 6, 2004 13:18:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chargercoach on Sept 6, 2004 13:18:11 GMT Coach, We use the dingo punt scheme that we got off your special teams playbook. It worked perfect our first game. My question is: Is there a good fake other than the speed option off of the dingo set? Thanks, Chargercoach

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Effective Punt schemes Dec 14, 2004 13:49:12 GMT

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Post by Coach GWC on Dec 14, 2004 13:49:12 GMT

We have employed an unusual Punt scheme that we thinks stops teams from rushing us at all.

We directional punt to the wide side of the field.

To the Wide Side we deploy a WR on the numbers, a Slot just inside the hash and a tight slot just off the tackle.

To the Short Side we have a guard, tackle and TE (our MOST reliable receiver).

Our starting QB is our personal protector.

Our Punter is an ATHLETE first and a Punter second.

Our philosophy is to audible into a play anytime and especially ANYWHERE on the field. Our program is noted for this and we want people to be afraid to rush us.

Concepts:
The Return team will have at least one player deep to receive.

They should have one man covering our WR.

They should have one man covering our slot.

They should have one man backed off covering our tight slot.

They should have one man backed off covering our TE.

They should be concerned about fakes with our starting QB at personal protector.

They should be concerned about our punter's athletic ability (this season: 3 rushes for 39 yards and 3 first downs).

If any of our 4 receivers are not covered, our QB must throw them the ball RIGHT NOW. Our TE is the one usually open.

If everybody is covered that leaves you with only a 6 man rush and you still have 7 blockers: TE, T, G, C, G, T, Tight Slot and Personal Protector. Normally these people don't pressure us either because of fear of fakes.

We are happy if you let us punt every time with no pressure, that is our goal. A big play is great if you give it to us.

We will not change even on the Goal Line, if we tighten down, we bring more potential rushers with us.

We've done this now for about 7 seasons and it works for us.

We coach to be aggressive on Offense and Defense so this is just a natural extension of being aggressive in the Kicking Game.

hang_50 Senior Member Posts: 290	Effective Punt schemes Dec 14, 2004 14:06:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hang_50 on Dec 14, 2004 14:06:02 GMT Coach - Do you have any cut-ups on your punt scheme? I'd love to see how folks play you here. It seems sound! Thanks in advance!
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Coach GWC Member Posts: 46	Effective Punt schemes Dec 16, 2004 17:56:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Coach GWC on Dec 16, 2004 17:56:24 GMT I do have cut-ups. E-mail me your mailing address at contrerasg@vcss.k12.ca.us

Coach Mc Carty
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Effective Punt schemes Dec 19, 2004 0:35:41 GMT

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Post by Coach Mc Carty on Dec 19, 2004 0:35:41 GMT

Have your personal protector call out any over loaded side. From there you center would block #1 rusher, guard #2, tackle #3 and so on. We run a spread punt formation. If they don't respect your gunners then bring them in to a tight punt formation. What is important in blocking this scheme is the 3 step kick back progression we teach our kids. 3 kick step back, don't give up the inside no matter what. After the 3rd step the should funnel block the rushers out and then get in their coverage lanes. We got this scheme from a former player of our that played at Wisconsin. Of course like the other post said it is a timing thing as well with the snap and punt getting off in time. Extremely effective scheme for us this year.

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Post by hang_50 on Feb 6, 2004 12:48:49 GMT

Post by Coach Lyle on Feb 10, 2004 17:00:15 GMT

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Post by Lou Cella on Jul 23, 2004 18:32:15 GMT

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Post by Coach GWC on Dec 14, 2004 13:49:12 GMT

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