" NFL placekicking has quite a history, from the dropkick, to the placekick, to kicking barefoot, to soccer style kicking. Each style of kicking is analyzed through statistics to show its effectiveness for field goals and extra points. Also discussed is the use of artificial turf and the development of domed stadiums and their effects on placekicking accuracy"--

Huddle up with one of the greatest players in football history as he shares the techniques, strategies, and secrets of kicking and punting. In Football Kicking and Punting, Hall of Famer and NFL 75th Anniversary Team member Ray Guy joins veteran kicking coach Rick Sang to provide aspiring kickers and punters with expert instruction found nowhere else. From the fundamentals to advanced strategies, itOCOs all here."

" An effective kicking game is often the difference between winning and losing. Kicking the Footballshows you how to teach your players to improve their punting, kicking, and placekicking. Former NFL punter and veteran kicking instructor Bill Renner reveals the best techniques, tactics, and practice drills to kick like a pro. Many books on kicking have shown the ""what"" of these skills. But Kicking the Footballgoes in depth to explain the ""why"" of each technique. You'll learn how these proven methods comprise the overall skill of kicking. Twenty-two sequential drills--13 for punting and 9 for kicking--demonstrate each specific technique. Plus, 23 illustrations and 65 photos help you boot the guesswork out of instruction. Contests are often won or lost with the kicking game. Give your players the edge they need by using this can't-miss book. Kicking the Footballsplits the uprights every time! "

Three NFL kickers explain the basic mechanics of kicking and punting plus the mental demands and requirements of kicking with consistent success.

"An insightful and . . . amusing look at the inner workings of pro football" (The New York Times) from the bestselling author of Word Freak In Word Freak, Stefan Fatsis invaded the insular world of competitive Scrabble players, ultimately achieving an expert-level ranking. Now, in his new book, he infiltrates a strikingly different subculture-pro football. After more than a year of preparation, Fatsis molded his fortyish body into one that could stand up-barely-to the rigors of NFL training. And for three months he became a placekicker for the Denver Broncos. Making the most of unprecedented access to an NFL team and its players, and drawing on his own personal experience, Fatsis with wry candor and hard-won empathy unveils the mind of the modern pro athlete and the workings of a storied sports franchise as no writer has before.

Finally, there is a resource for field goal kickers and punters. This all-in-one guide will give you all the tools necessary to succeed at your highest level. This football kicking and punting book will help you master the art of kicking by explaining: Professional kicker and punter tips and tricks that helped them succeed at the highest level Technique advice to help you kick more efficiently, be more accurate, and reduce injury Drills to instill positive muscle memory habits to create a more consistent repeatable swing Mindset adjustments to overcome fear, develop confidence, and have better control over your results Nutrition guidance to help you achieve peak performance Workouts designed for kickers and punters to help you develop your kicking and punting power to give you more distance and height on your kicks Dozens of other tools to give you the upper hand over your competition and so much more! Eric Piccione has spent over a decade studying and perfecting kicking and punting to then break it down into easy-to-understand, practical advice for kickers and punters of all ages to use for their position. Utilize the tools in this book to master the art of kicking!