FG PAT

A successful field goal or extra point is crucial to the success of our team. Our goal is to be 100% on extra
point attempts and 100% on all field goal attempts from inside the 25 yard line. To do this all eleven
members of the FG PRO team must execute his job. We will spend quite a bit of time during the year
perfecting this aspect of the kicking game. 

The center will set the huddle while the kicker is picking out his placement spot. The huddle will be set
approximately four to five yards off the LOS. When the ball is in the Middle of the field the huddle will be
set to the right. When the ball is on the hash the huddle will be set in the middle of the field. The holder will
step in the huddle and make the call. EXAMPLES: “Extra Point” or “overload Right, Kick and Cover.” 
The holder will then say, “READY” and everyone will clap there hands and say “BREAK.” When they
break the huddle they will jog to the LOS. 


HOLDER 
You are just as responsible for a successful kick as the kicker. After the kicker has told you that he is ready
for the placement, alert the team by calling “set”. Before making the call check to see that all the linemen are
set. Hold hands forward to accept the snap. When receiving the ball handle it cleanly and place it quickly
and precisely at the spot determined by the kicker. The holder is the quarterback of the PAT and
FIELDGOAL teams and have the following responsibilities: 

A. Check to make sure that there are 11 men on the field. 

B. Make the Huddle call. 

C. Know our time-out rules. 
1. The holder is the only person that can call a time-out. 
2. Never use a time-out on an extra point, we will take a delay of game penalty. 
3. If the field goal attempt is inside the 15 yard line we will not use a time-out. 
We will take the delay of game penalty. 
4. On field goal attempts outside the 15 yard line we WILL use a time out. 

CENTER: 
Take a comfortable stance, setting feet so that you have a good base that you can work from. The other
linemen will set their feet according to your stance. Make the perfect snap when you are ready anytime after
the holder says, “set” and has put his hands forward to accept the snap. Hold the middle firm and do not
allow yourself to be pulled. 
Remember, set means that the holder is ready for the snap, pause and snap when your ready. 

GUARDS: 
3” split between your inside foot and the inside foot of the center. Your toes should be aligned on the heel of
the center. Stance will be a 2 point stance, with weight on the outside foot. Key the ball, do not react to the
defensive players movement. On movement of the ball, jab step inward with the inside foot, stepping behind
the outside foot of the center. Always keep your outside foot planted. Stay square, punch with hands and
seal the inside gap. Make yourself “BIG”. 

TACKLES: 
3” split between your inside foot and the outside foot of the Guard. Your toes should be aligned on the heel
of the Guard. Stance will be a 2 point stance, with weight on the outside foot. Key the ball, do not react to
the defensive players movement. On movement of the ball, jab step inward with the inside foot, stepping
behind the foot of the Guard. Always keep your outside foot planted. Stay square, punch with hands and
seal the inside gap. Make yourself “BIG”. 

ENDS: 
3” split between your inside foot and the Outside foot of the Tackle. Your toes should be aligned on the heel
of the Tackle. Stance will be a 2 point stance, with weight on the outside foot. Key the ball, do not react to
the defensive players movement. On movement of the ball, jab step inward with the inside foot, stepping
behind the outside foot of the Tackle. Always keep your outside foot planted. Stay square, punch with
hands and seal the inside gap. Make yourself “BIG”. 

UPBACKS: 
Line up with your inside foot 4 to 6 inches outside the outside foot of the end and about 12 inches behind the
heel of your end facing outward at a 45 degree angle. You will not be able to see the ball, so your key will
be the outside hip of the end. When it moves, step down to protect the inside gap. Try to place your head
on the outside hip of the end. You must keep your outside foot planted so that you do not shorten the
corner. Do not react to the defensive players movement. Worry more about the inside rush. If the ball is
blocked from an outside rusher, the kick took too long! 

KICKER: 
Set your placement spot at 7 yards behind the ball. There will be an exception and that is when the ball is on
the hash or within one yard of the hash and we have called an “overload” alignment. The placement spot will
be one yard inside the hash or behind the guard when the ball is just snapped from inside the hash. Tell the
holder when you are ready, make the perfect kick. CONCENTRATE AND RELAX!!!

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