Baldwin Wallace Special Teams

Philosophy - General Information - Film Study - Productivity - Checklist - Weekly Goals

1. BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL TEAMS Soul-Takers – Game-breakers – BIG Play makers!

2. SPECIAL TEAMS PHILOSOPHY We want to force our opponents to crack under pressure by: Creating a long field for their offense (Kick-Off/Punt Team)! Creating a short field for our offense (Kick-Off Ret. / Punt Ret.)! Executing with great speed and ferocity in our coverage units! Executing with great technique and discipline in our return units! Taking chances to create turnovers or by blocking kicks or punts! We want force our opponents to spend extra time preparing for us: Keeping our schemes simple but look complex! Expect to make big plays at every opportunity: Create 2+ game altering plays in the kicking game! Play VERY disciplined in all phases of the kicking game: No foolish penalties that give our opponents a field position advantage! No turnovers that give our opponent an additional possession! No blocked kicks! Control the game: Win the hidden yardage and field position battle!

3. GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL TEAMS 1 PLAY SERIES A sizable amount of yardage is involved (usually 35 yards or more). There is a change of possession involved. Often a specific attempt to score points is involved ( PAT / FG attempt). Momentum of the game can be greatly impacted . WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR COACHES: Leadership and support Preparation We care about you! We will make decisions based on what is best for the team or the unit. TAKE PRIDE IN… Developing mental and physical toughness. Working to perfect basic fundamentals and techniques. Being unselfish and contributing ( Team Player ) Becoming a great practice player. Knowing your job and your ability to execute it (Attention to Detail) Being accountable to your teammates!

4. GENERAL INFORMATION CHARACTERSITICS OF PLAYERS WITH SPECIAL TEAMS TALENT Intelligent – Understands and executes his job with minimal missed assignments! Great Competitor – Gives great effort and understands that EVERY REP MATTERS in practice and games! Unselfish – Gives his all for the betterment on the unit and the team! Plays at full speed – 100 MPH! Plays with great confidence in his ability to get the job done! Plays well in space and understands vertical/horizontal leverage! Plays with great balance and agility ! Exhibits some unique quality : -Can long or short snap with speed and accuracy. -Has sure hands to catch kick-offs and punts. -Has ability to make people miss and gain positive yards as a return man. -Has a knack for blocking punts. -Has a knack for getting to the ball and making tackles. -Is a great blocker who takes pride in his man not making a play on the ball.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION FILM STUDY Just like for offense and defense one of the most important preparation tools is film study. Film study is a key component to game day success. Through structured film study you can identify many key things about the opposition. Information on their strengths and weaknesses (both personnel and scheme) and subtle tips based on personnel idiosyncrasies can be gained. This information will allow you to be in anticipation mode rather than reaction mode on game day. This will enhance your chances for success, increasing your competitive advantage. Remember “the eye in the sky does not lie” use this tool to make you a better player. If film study is an integral part of your weekly preparation you will become a better player. Here are a few tips that may help you become better at studying film . DAY OPP. PUNT OPP. PUNT RET. OPP. KO OPP. KOR 1 1. Study cadence and tempo (If Possible) 2. Study players you will likely face. 3. Tendencies according to formation 4. Punters block point and get off time 1. Personnel Strength and Weaknesses 2. Favorite Block (s) / Return (s) 3. Best Block (s) / Return (s) 4. Safe Block (s) /Return (s) 1. Study kickers approach, direction & Distance 2. Personnel stance and alignment 3. Personnel abilities ( best tackler, 1st down the field etc. 1. Personnel Strength and Weaknesses 2. Favorite Return (s) 3. Best Return (s) 2 1. Protection and scheme 2.Personnel stance and Alignment 3. Coverage Assignments 1. Tips / Indicators on Block / Return 2. Returners idiosyncrasies 1. Special formations / Schemes 2. Coverage lanes by personnel 1. Tips / Indicators on return 2. Returners idiosyncrasies 3 1. Ability to handle pressure 2. Field zone tendencies 3. Fakes 1. Special Situations ( Pooch, Tight, Fakes ) 1. Special Situations (Onside, Lobs, Squibs etc. 1. Special Situations ( Onside, Lobs, Squibs etc. 4 Watch game or two from start to Finish Watch game or two from start to Finish Watch game or two from start to Finish Watch game or two from start to Finish

6. GENERAL INFORMATION SCOUT TEAMS Just as important that YOU do film work! We need a “ PERFECT LOOK ” Makes no sense to show us something we won’t see on Saturday! YOUR performance on Scout Team today could get YOU on a special team on Saturday ! SPECIAL TEAMS STARTERS A Special Teams starter is anyone who is on 3 or more Special Teams who is not an Offense or Defensive starter. GAME DAY All decisions on game day concerning scheme adjustments, fakes, and substitutions has to be approved by the Head Coach and Coordinator. PLAYERS CAN NEVER TAKE THEMSELVES OUT OF THE GAME. In the case of an injury the trainer and coordinator will be in constant communication . EVALUATION Similar to Offense and Defense, Special Teams will be evaluated and graded. W e will also have a points system to determine your g ame productivity. WEEKLY AWARD Special Teams Player of the Game

7. GENERAL INFORMATION SCORE WITH SPECIAL TEAMS “ QUICKEST WAY TO WIN A GAME” NO AREA OF FOOTBALL GETS MORE “BIG PLAY” OPPORTUNITIES THAN THE KICKING GAME 12 WAYS TO SCORE IN THE KICKING GAME: Punt return for a TD . KO return for a TD . Fumble recovery for a TD in the end zone on a punt. Fumble recovery for a TD in the end zone on a kickoff. Punt block for a TD. Kick a F.G. Score on a field goal fake. Score on a punt fake. Safety on a punt. Intercept a fake punt for a TD. Intercept a fake F.G. for a TD. Blocked P.A.T. or F.G. for a TD.

8. SPECIAL TEAMS GAME PRODUCTIVITY Entire Team Points Individual Points PAT/FG Block (must play on one other team to score points) Asst . Tackle 1pt . Defend a Fake 1pt . Tackle 2pts . Blocked Kick 2pts. Extra Effort 2pts . Block PAT for a Score 3pts. 15 Plays or More 2pts . Block FG for a Score 5pts. Punt Inside 10 2pts . + 40 (35 Net) Punt 2pts . PAT/FG Punt Ret. Over 15 Yards 2pts. (must play on one other team to score points) Kick Ret. Over 35 Yards 2pts. Convert 100% PAT 1pt. Touchback 2pts . Fake for 1 st Down 2pts. Forced Fumble 3pts Game Winning Kick 3pts. Fumble Recovery 3pts . Fake for TD 5pts. Onside Kick Recovery 3pts . Big Hit / Block 3pts . Punt Stop / Execute a Fake 3pts . + 35 Net 1pt. + 38 Yard FG 3pts . Inside 10 2pts. Game Winning Kick 3pts . Fake for 1 st Down 3pts. Blocked Kick or Punt 3pts Fake for TD 5pts. Touchdown 5pts . Punt Return Penalty - 3pts. -33 Net 1pt. Mental Error - 3pts. Defend a Fake 2pts . Missed Tackle - 3pts. Blocked Punt 3pts. Blocked Punt for a Score 5pts . Fumble - 5pts. Roughing - 5pts. Kickoff -25 Yard Line 1pt. -20 Yard Line 2pts. Onside or Fumble Recovery 3pts . Recovery for a Score 5pts. KO Return -35 Yard Line 1pt. NAME :____________________________ 50 Yard Line 2pts . +30 Yard Line 3pts. GAME :____________________________ Touchdown 5pts. TOTAL POINTS:______________________

9. SPECIAL TEAMS CHECKLIST: PUNT TEAM: Backed up Punt -1 to -5 (Tight) Drive Punt -6 to -30 Hang Time Punt -31 to 50 Pooch Punt +49 to +1 Punt from Hash mark Punt to Sideline/out of bounds Punt get-off from a bad snap Covering a Fair Catch Down the ball inside the 10-Yd Line Reaction to Blocked Punt Reaction to a bobbled Punt Intentional delay penalty Intentional safety from Tight Punt KICK-OFF TEAM: Ball placement on Deep Kicks Coverage Lanes and Responsibilities Squib Kicks Sky Kick (if applicable) Onside Kick (Align. and Responsibility) Onside Kick Execution Kick-Off after Safety Kick-Off into strong wind with holder Reaction to a bobbled /fumbled kick PUNT RET./BLOCK TEAM: Punt Block Schemes Practice blocking punts Punt Return Schemes Rec. punts deep in our territory Fair catching punts Punt Safe Schemes (Defense) Fake Punt reaction Rushing punts near opponents GL. Reaction to quick kick/ 3 rd – 4 th Down KICK-OFF RETURN TEAM: Return Schemes vs Deep Kicks Return Adjustments vs Sky/Short Kicks Return Schemes vs Squib Kicks Return after a Safety Return Team vs Surprise Onside Hands Team vs Attack Onside PAT/FG TEAM: PAT/FG Scheme & Block Responsibilities FG with clock running/no timeouts Reaction to bad snap on PAT/FG Coverage lanes for long FG attempt Reacting to a blocked PAT/FG attempt PAT/FG BLOCK TEAM: PAT/FG Defense PAT/FG Block Reacting to Fake Field Goal Defending an unbalanced line for FG Return vs long FG attempt Muddle Huddle/Polecat Alignments

10. PUNT ALMA OTT. UMU HBERG CAP. MUSKY WILM. ETTA ONU TTUH 100% OPERATION NET AVE. 35+ YARDS KICK-OFF 40+ YARD NET DSA -25 or < NO PENALTIES PUNT RET. FIELD ALL CATCHABLES OPP . NET <33 OR AVE 10+ RET KO RET. HANDLE ALL KICKS OPP. NET KO <31 DSA -35 or > PAT/FG 100% PAT’s 100% FG 37 YARDS or < PAT/FG BLK NO SUCCESSFUL FAKES NO MISSED ALIGN/ASS. 2+ GAME ALTERING PLAYS GIVE OFF. BALL 1X INSIDE 50 NO BLOCKED KICKS NO TURNOVERS NEVER GIVE OPP BALL INSIDE 50 SPECIAL TEAMS WEEKLY GOALS