When in Atlanta Patrick trains at
Competitive Edge Sports
And in Chicago,
he trains at
Designed and maintained by the Monsters of the Webway.
TIPS,HINTS
Straightness
Feet
1. If the ball is not going straight make sure your
feet are parallel.
2. Also make sure both of your feet are sliding straight
back to the punter as a result from the momentum of
your arms and body during the snap.
3. If the ball is going to the right check to see
if your left foot is sliding back while you right
foot is staying in the ground.
4. If the ball is going to the left check for the
opposite.
Hands
1. Another reason the ball might not be traveling
straight is the hands.
2. When the ball is released make sure your hands
are even. Like the photo in the "Snap with out the
ball section"
3. If the dominant hand finishes higher than the
guide hand, the ball will tail to the side of the
dominant hand.
4. If the dominant hand finishes lower than the
guide hand then the ball will tail toward the side
of the guide hand.
High
Snap
Hands
1. If the ball is traveling high, this could mean
that you are releasing the ball to high between your
legs.
2. To correct this, drop your release point, make
your forearms hit lower on the inside portion of your
thighs.
Pulling Butt Up
1. If you pull your butt up during the snap then
this will cause the ball to travel high.
2. When snapping the ball keep your butt and back
flat and parallel to the ground.
3. Imagine there is a table above your back, during
the snap do not let your back and butt touch the
table.
