Looking for input from other 5-man crews. We were evaluated last week and a "concer" was our punt formation and coverage. Here is what we do:
R on K-leg side of the field, about 2 yrds INFRONT of punter and as wide as the outside player settting up. After the kick, steps towrds the K and yells "Ball gone".
U on LJ side outsdide the OLB. (He can see the line for inforactions and touching at the ENZ, but is out of the way from players headding down field)
H on chains. HE stays until ballis kicked and watched the field of play while ball in flight.
LJ sets the line, leaves at the snap and heads down field looking back to see ball kicked.
BJ Deep as the reciver(s) on the chains (HL) side. Spots ball.
WE were told that it is better for us to flip / flop HL and LJ as to wide side of the field on the punt. Better coverage????
We feel that we are staying consistant so our officials do not need to learn another set of mechanics, and our coverage is good. We have had 2 fake punts wiht close measurements, and had good spots on both by U and 1 by HL. Coaches did NOT complain about either as covering officials were RIGHT there.
Thoughts and your mechanics. Thanks
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