What makes a great punter?

A good punter will help the team gain good field position and can help both the offense and defense. What makes a good punt? A good punt goes for both distance and hang time. A high punt allows the punt coverage players to get down the field and make the tackle before the runner can set up a return.

What is a good average for punters?

The average of 40.1 net yards per punt was the best ever. The percentage of punts landed inside both the 20-yard line (38.8 percent) and inside the 10-yard line (13.8 percent) was the best ever.

Who is the greatest punter of all time?

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL punters of all time

• 1 / 16. Dave Jennings. New York Giants, 1974-1984; New York Jets, 1985-1987. ...
• 2 / 16. Donnie Jones. Seattle Seahawks, 2004; Miami Dolphins, 2005-2006; St. ...
• 3 / 16. Don Chandler. ...
• 4 / 16. Jeff Feagles. ...
• 5 / 16. Thomas Morstead. ...
• 6 / 16. Glenn Dobbs. ...
• 7 / 16. Pat McAfee. ...
• 8 / 16. Andy Lee.

What is the most important thing punters work on to get better at punting?

The most important thing to remember is to hold the ball loosely in your fingertips as opposed to having the ball way back in your hand. This helps us at contact. Right footed punters want to tilt the ball slightly inside at about 11 o'clock.

How long should a punt take?

Punters can reach around 5.5 seconds in hang time and the end of season, and leaders are generally around 4.8 seconds.

How do you coach punters?

Stand with the punting foot pointing straight down the line. Also, the hips, shoulders, and knees should be pointing straight down the line. Use the proper drop mechanics dropping the ball directly on the line. The ball should land flat and bounce straight back up into the air – not forward or backwards.

How many kickers are in the HOF?

Eighteen people have been inducted into the American Football Kicking Hall of Fame.

Has a punter ever been drafted?

Career Highlights. Ray Guy became the first punter ever selected in the first round of a National Football League draft when the Oakland Raiders tapped him as the 23rd player chosen in 1973.

What's the average punt distance?

The Player is consistent in season, as he is in our training sessions. An average punt must have a hang time of 4.2 to 4.7 seconds and average 42 yards per punt.

How do you become an NFL punter?

Open tryouts, when scheduled, allow people to compete against professionals for a spot on the team. Punters, however, are less likely to be invited to open tryouts than other skill positions. Send an audition tape. If you want to try out for a team, a tape showing game footage from high school or college will help.

How do you become a consistent kicker?

6 Tips to Improve Your Technique as a Kicker

1. The Kicking Foot. Make sure you are making contact with the ball with your instep rather than straight on over the laces. ...
2. The Standing Foot. ...
3. Consistent Approach. ...
4. The Follow Through. ...
5. Practice. ...
6. Remain Calm.

Can a kicker win MVP?

Did you know that a kicker was named the NFL's MVP? It happened in 1982 when Washington's Mark Moseley had the season of all seasons for kickers.

Has a kicker made it to the Hall of Fame?

How many NFL kickers have made the Hall of Fame? Only four NFL kickers have ever entered the Hall of Fame, and only two of them played just the kicker position during their careers. The most famous NFL kicker ever may be Morten Andersen, a Danish-born kicker who played in the league for 25 seasons.

Do kickers go to the Hall of Fame?

There are just two pure kickers in the Hall — Morten Andersen and Jan Stenerud. Two other players are in the Hall as kickers, but also played other positions — George Blanda (also a quarterback) and Lou Groza (also a tackle).

What cleats do punters wear?

Soccer cleats are the best for kicking and punting. Most college and pro kickers wear a leather soccer cleat that is simple in design. If you are only kicker or only a punter without having to play other positions, you could wear two different shoes.

What does it take to be a d1 kicker?

Division 1:

Ability to hit 50+ yard punts from a line of scrimmage with 4.7+ second hang times. Top high school punters in the country are able to hit 5.0+ second hang times. There is a huge difference in consistency among punters.

How often should a kicker practice?

According to Inside the Pylon kicking expert (and former college kicker) Chuck Zodda, in a two-hour practice, a kicker is often supervised for just 12 to 15 minutes of team drills for kickoffs, extra points, and field goals. Kicking more than 30 or 40 times in a day is ill-advised.