White Hat Position

[Forksref]

I have a question for white hats. What position do you take on scrimmage kicks, punts in particular. I have always been a couple of steps in front of the kicker on the kicking foot side. Last Monday I did a game and there was a bad snap and the kicker picked up the ball off the ground and started circling and went around me. I felt completely out of position, being caught "inside" on the play. Any suggestions?

[MJT]

3-4 yards in front and wide (5-7 yards) outside on his kicking leg side. One thing that may help is just like you move on a regular play when the QB drops back (to maintain your cushion), you move on a bad snap. This way he should not be able to get around you like that. He probably just caught you off guard and by moving with him you can maintain your cushion and that will not happen again.

[irefky]

in KY this yesr, we began standing behind K 2-3 yards on kicking side. This does give a better spot to view and move.

Yes, you can view any contact.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by MJT

3-4 yards in front and wide (5-7 yards) outside on his kicking leg side. One thing that may help is just like you move on a regular play when the QB drops back (to maintain your cushion), you move on a bad snap. This way he should not be able to get around you like that. He probably just caught you off guard and by moving with him you can maintain your cushion and that will not happen again.

Monte, I think you're right, he caught me sleeping. I am going to think about positioning and movement. Like most situations, when you learn from experience (usually bad), I never forget it and it doesn't happen again.

[Ref inSoCA]

Originally Posted by Forksref

I have a question for white hats. What position do you take on scrimmage kicks, punts in particular. I have always been a couple of steps in front of the kicker on the kicking foot side. Last Monday I did a game and there was a bad snap and the kicker picked up the ball off the ground and started circling and went around me. I felt completely out of position, being caught "inside" on the play. Any suggestions?

4-5 yards behind the kicker at a 45º angle on the open (LJ) side.

[wisref2]

I've experimented over the years and prefer 3-5 yards behind the kicker at about 45 degrees. You can see the kicker and the line at the same time, can watch all the blocks coming at you and still have a clear view of the kicker at all times.

[Rich]

I'm 5 yards behind the kicker fairly wide.

[parepat]

i STAND JUST ABOUT EVEN WITH THE KICKER AND 3 TO 4 YARDS WIDE ON HIS KICKING LEG

[ref49873]

I stand about 2-3 yards behind the kicker and fairly wide. I look into the holder and have been able to see any contact.

[AndrewMcCarthy]

Originally Posted by parepat

i STAND JUST ABOUT EVEN WITH THE KICKER AND 3 TO 4 YARDS WIDE ON HIS KICKING LEG

You can practically shake his hand from that position.