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Installing the Punt Block
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- WN-08205
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About this video
Special teams coach Mike Cieri of Montclair State University shows how to build a punt block unit that changes games. Montclair State blocked 29 kicks (punts, extra points and field goals) across a three-season stretch and led its conference in blocked punts each of those years, and this clinic session lays out the elements behind that production: the four basics of blocking a punt, how to pick the right personnel, and four punt block schemes you can install in your own special teams package.
What you'll learn
- The four basic elements of blocking a punt
- How scouting reports expose both zone and man punt protection schemes
- Four punt block plays shown on game film: Rhino, Leopard against the spread punt, Leopard against the three-pack punt, and Asteroid
- Selecting the right personnel for the punt block team
- Specific punt block techniques and drills
- What if the opponent picks up your block scheme? Adjustments that keep the rush alive
Who it's for
Special teams coordinators and head coaches at the high school and college level who want a punt block package that is simple to install and built around scouting.
About the coach
Mike Cieri coached special teams at Montclair State University, where his units blocked 29 kicks over a three-season stretch and led the conference in blocked punts each of those years.
This session contains extensive game film. Runtime: about 64 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What does this punt block video cover?
Coach Cieri walks through the four basic elements of blocking a punt, how to use scouting reports to attack zone and man protection, and four block schemes: Rhino, Leopard (against both the spread punt and the three-pack punt) and Asteroid, plus the techniques and drills behind them.
Is this only for college special teams coaches?
No. The four elements and the block plays apply to any high school or college punt return unit; the schemes are designed to be easy to install regardless of your base special teams system.
How do I watch it?
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What happens when an opponent adjusts to my block scheme?
Coach Cieri closes with a what-if segment on exactly that: what to do when the punt team picks up your rush and how to keep pressure on with the personnel you already have.