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How to Punt a Football

Stretches, warm-up exercises, and practice drills for American football punters, plus expert tips and techniques on how to punt: find all this and more in this free American football video lesson series on how to be a good punter.

Series Summary

Modern football began in 1874 and has been a famed American sport for competitive teams of all ages. The object of the games is to advance the football into the opposing team’s end zone. This is called a touchdown. There are other ways to gain points in football including two-point conversions and field goals. The team with the most touchdowns or other points wins. As a kicker or punter it is your responsibility to either make the field goal or extra point or kick the ball as far down field as possible.

This is a great video clip series that will follow every aspect of how to punt better in football. Our expert will walk you through everything from catching the deep snap to how to properly drop the ball and how to get more distance on your kicks. The team has worked hard to be in a position to call on you so it's important that you respond well to it and give them the best kick you can. This series will help you with that but practice is where it's at. It's the only way you'll get better but these videos are a close second!

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  • One Step Drill for Football Punters

    Use this one step drill to learn how to punt a football and to improve your punting technique. Learn how in this free American football video lesson, with tips on how to be a punter.

  • High Knees Warm-Up for Football Players

    Warm up before football practice or before playing a game by doing the high knees exercises shown in this free American football video lesson.

  • How to Catch a Snap in Football

    An expert shows how to receive, or catch, a snap as a punter in American football, plus gives tips on punting, in this free football lesson on video.

  • How to Punt a Football: Part 1

    After catching the snap as a punter in American football, rotate the ball to prepare to kick it. Learn how in this free American football video lesson on how to punt.

  • Stretching Exercises for Football Punters

    As a punter, it's important to stretch out your legs before playing football. Learn stretching exercises and tips for punters in this free football video lesson.

  • How to Punt a Football: Part 2

    Get tips on catching the snap from the center and kicking the football as a punter, in this free American football video lesson on how to punt.

  • How to Do Chest Tuck Stretches

    Warm up and stretch your legs before playing football with the chest tuck exercises shown in this free football video lesson.

  • Thigh Stretches for Football Players

    It's important to stretch out your thighs before playing football. Learn thigh stretches that you can use to warm up for football practice or a game in this free sports video lesson.

  • The 8-6-4-2 Punt Drill

    Use the 8-6-4-2 drill to practice drop kicks on a football field that has yard lines. Learn how in this free American football video lesson on how to be a punter.

  • How to Grip a Football for Punting

    Get tips on how to properly grip the football before punting it in this free American football video lesson on how to punt.

  • How to Do Hurdle Stretches

    Hurdle stretches can help you stretch out your legs before playing football. Get tips on how to do a hurdle stretch in this free football video lesson.

  • How to Do Lunge Stretches

    Lunge stretches are a great way for football players to stretch their legs before practice or a game. Learn how to do a lunge stretch in this free football video lesson.

  • How to Drop Kick an American Football: Part 2

    Watch as an expert shows how to drop kick a football, and how to practice punting using a slow step drill, in this free American football video lesson.

  • Warm-Ups & Stretches for Football Punters

    It's important for punters to properly warm up and stretch both their upper and lower body muscles before playing football. Get tips on how to stretch and warm up before practice or a game in this free American football video lesson.

  • How to Drop Kick an American Football: Part 1

    Get tips on how to properly drop kick a football as a punter, plus get techniques for practicing punting using a slow step drill, in this free American football video lesson.

  • Tips on Kicking Footballs

    An expert reviews how to punt a football, plus gives an overview of different kicking techniques such as putting a spin on the ball, in this free American football video lesson.