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The Kickoff Return
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- WN-08155
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About this video
Willie Fritz's kickoff return units at the University of Central Missouri returned seven kickoffs for touchdowns while giving up only two over his 11 seasons as head coach. In this kickoff return coaching video, Coach Fritz details what makes a return work: communication before the ball is kicked, blocking and alignment technique, and the return options he calls. Three different kickoff returns are taught in full, along with the hands team.
What you'll learn
- The strategy behind a successful kickoff return.
- Communication among the return unit before the ball is kicked.
- Proper blocking technique and alignment for every player on the return team.
- Three kickoff return plays: the Vertical Return, the Right Return and the Pull-up.
- Detail and execution for your hands team against the onside kick.
- Drills for both the live return and the onside kickoff.
Who it's for
High school and college special teams coaches. The return schemes are deliberately simple and have been run at both levels, so they install quickly without a heavy teaching load.
About the coach
Willie Fritz served as head coach at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri, where his return teams turned kickoffs into touchdowns while rarely allowing one.
The session contains extensive game film of the returns in action. Runtime: about 62 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which kickoff returns are taught in this video?
Three: the Vertical Return, the Right Return and the Pull-up. Coach Fritz covers the alignment, blocking technique and pre-kick communication for each, plus the hands team and drills for both the regular return and the onside kick.
Will these returns work at the high school level?
Yes. Coach Fritz points out that the schemes are very simple and have been used at both the high school and college level, which is why they translate so easily.
What does it cost and how is it delivered?
$19.95 as a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming video. It appears instantly in your AFM Videos account, streams on any device and stays yours to rewatch as often as you want. The 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) includes it too, along with the whole library.
Does it cover the hands team?
It does. Alongside the three returns, Coach Fritz details the personnel, alignment and execution of the hands team so you are ready when an opponent tries an onside kick.