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Kick-off

Angle the ball in a similar position as you would for a field goal.

To determine proper distance from the ball, start by going back about 7 yards in the same angle as the field goal.  Jog to the ball and plant as if to kick the ball.  If your plant foot does not land even with the tee and 5-7" to the left, then adjust your distance from the ball.  [See pictures 32 and 33.]  You can start the kickoff between 7 and 10 yards.  Pick a distance most comfortable for you; there is no magic distance.

Your steps to the ball must be consistent.  Do not change the length of your strides as you get closer to the ball.  If you have to change the length of your strides, by taking short “chopping” or “ballerina” steps, then adjust the distance to the ball.

The follow-through must be as high as you can get your leg.  Just like in a field goal, use your planting foot to push off the ground  You should land about 18" beyond the tee on your kicking leg.

Because of the speed of your approach and the height, your kicking leg must be high and you must land on your kicking foot (the opposite landing for a field goal).  [See pictures 34 and 35.]
 
 

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Normal Kick-off  [See picture 36]
The ball must travel at least 10 yards.
Must be as deep as possible.
Hang time should be a minimum of 3.3 seconds.  Hang time above 3.3 seconds is very good for high school; 3.8+ seconds for college and 4.0+ seconds for pros.
The ball should reach the 10 yard-line for high school, goal line for college and pros; anything beyond that is very good.
 
 

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