Hello, Kickers and Punters! Welcome to Straight Line Kicking—your ultimate destination to enhance your kicking and punting skills. Whether you're a high school athlete, a college player, or simply passionate about improving your game, you've come to the right place. We're thrilled to have you join our community and can't wait to see you achieve new heights in your performance. Where to Start To get the most out of your experience here, we recommend starting with these essential steps: 1. Visit the Classroom Our classroom is packed with valuable resources designed to help you succeed. Here, you'll find in-depth tutorials that cover everything from the fundamentals to advanced techniques. Dive into the lessons to understand the core principles that make up the Straight Line Kicking method. 2. Check Out the Tutorial Videos Visual learning is key to mastering any skill, and our tutorial videos are crafted to provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions. Watch our expert coaches demonstrate drills and techniques that you can practice on your own. These videos are a great way to see the principles in action and to learn the finer points of kicking and punting. 3. Start with the Drills Program Ready to put what you've learned into practice? Head over to our drills program section. We've curated a comprehensive set of drills designed to improve your accuracy, power, and consistency. Each drill is explained in detail, making it easy for you to follow along and start seeing results right away.

Improving Your Football Kicking Distance: Strategies and Techniques Kickers and punters come in all shapes and sizes, which is one of the many fascinating aspects of the position. Interestingly, a kicker does not need to be particularly large or fast to achieve great distances with their kicks. While one might assume that a bigger person would naturally kick farther, this isn’t necessarily the case. The ability to kick a football farther is primarily derived from a blend of strength and quickness. Many often inquire about how to increase kicking distance and strength. While there's a myriad of advice out there, the essence is often about enhancing leg strength and implementing specific drills. For instance, Durant Brooks, a Ray Guy Award winner, credited his leg strength to the time spent riding horses during his youth. While purchasing a horse isn't mandatory for all kickers, incorporating targeted workouts and kicking drills can significantly improve your kicking performance. Strengthening for Better Kicks It’s a common misconception that just focusing on leg strength, such as through squats, will significantly extend kicking range. While leg strength is crucial, kicking a football far involves the whole body. Full-body strength is vital, and as your legs become stronger, your potential for powerful kicks increases. Key Muscle Groups for Kickers: - Ensure participation in general team workouts like squats and bench presses. - Focus additional gym time on kicking-specific muscles by visualizing the kick or practicing in water to identify active muscles. - Workouts should emphasize the quads and hamstrings, critical during the downswing and backswing of a kick. Core Strength: Besides legs, core strength plays a significant role in kicking. A strong core enhances the torque during your kick, contributing to both the distance and height of the ball. Technique Improvements: - Increase Your Back Swing: Enhancing the back swing is crucial. Think of the analogy of punching a bag — you wouldn't punch effectively from a short distance without pulling back. Similarly, a longer backswing in kicking helps generate more momentum. - Leverage Your Body: Young kickers often rely too much on their legs. Incorporating full body motion can improve control and power, reducing reliance on over-exerting the leg. - Lock The Leg at Impact: Just as a pitcher locks their arm to throw a baseball far, a kicker should lock their leg when making contact with the football to optimize power transfer.