Special Teams
Video Podcast with larry blakeney
Larry Blakeny of Troy State University covers the importance of special teams, methods to get special team practice in, shield and rugby punts and kick off coverage. (in conjunction with Alabama Football Coaches Association)
Special Teams Overview - This is an overview of the special teams philosophy used at Troy State University to help insure strong special teams.
Practicing Special Teams - Your special teams periods need to be planned to get the most out of your valuable time and your kickers, snappers and holders need to be ready early.
More On Practice - Special teams are revisited on a regular schedule in the MIDDLE OF PRACTICE, here's why the Troy State staff thinks it's important.
Shield Punt - Here's some good information about using the shield punt with your punting team.
Rugby Punts - The rugby punt may have a place on your punt team, here's some information to help you decide if the rugby punt is right for your team.
Kickoff Coverage - You'll do a kickoff cover at least once per game (hopefully more), here's some ideas about a good kick coverage plan.