Purpose:

To help players get practice returning and covering punts.

How it Works:

This drill is run half of the field at a time. The punt team will line-up and punt the ball. The punt return team will line-up to return the punt.

The ball will be snapped and the punter will punt the ball but only the players on the right side will take part in the drill. The players on the right side of the punt team must cover the punt. The players on the right side of the punt return team must try to return the punt.

Once that play is over, the center should snap the ball immediately and the ball should be punted again. This time the players on the left side of the formation will take part in the drill. While this is happening, the right side players should be running down the sidelines and getting set-up for the next play as soon as the left side of the formation has completed their play.

The drill continues this way for several minutes.

You will probably want to alternate punt returners.

Coaching Points:

The coach should look to make sure all players are performing their assignments. Players must hustle throughout this drill so that it is constantly moving.

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