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The Special Forces Playbook is over 100 pages, full of charts, diagrams, and plays.  The playbook covers all phases of the kicking game: Punt, Punt Pressure/Return, Kick Off, Kick Off Return, Field Goal, Field Goal Block, it also includes, Goal Boards/Charts, Scouting Charts (and I show you how I use them), The Philosophy, The "7 KEYS" to Special Teams, Reward System, Coach's Responsibilities, Practice Times and Allotments, KEY Rules of Special Teams, and 30 Special Teams Drills, 3 1/2 hour "how to" video (covers all phases of the special teams, I show you how I teach the kicking game). 

The formations, plays, and coaching points in this playbook can provide success at all levels of football.  From pound league to professional.  

 Special Teams Playbook
Table of Contents:

I. Introduction:

A. Coach-to-Coach Letter
Pgs. 1-4           Keys to great special teams
Pgs. 5-6           Special Teams - Hot Topics for each phase
Pg. 7               Intro sheet for Special Teams Players
Pg. 8               Tips for success
Pg. 9               Special Teams Philosophy
Pg. 10             Winning the battle of field position
Pg. 11             Goals - Weekly and Seasonal
Pg. 12             Grading Procedures
Pg. 13             Spirit Packs - Descriptions and Procedures
Pg. 14             Community letter for spirit packs

II. Organization

Pgs. 15-19       Coaches Responsibilities
Pg. 20             Game day personnel sheets
Pgs. 21-22       Practice times and organization
Pg. 23             Special Forces Checklist
Pg. 24             Goal board explanation
Pg. 25             Goal board

III. Punt Protection and Coverage

Pg. 26             Punt Protection and Coverage
Pg. 27             Philosophy
Pg. 28             General Information and Rules
Pg. 29             Normal Punt Alignments
Pg. 30             Splits / Tight Punt
Pg. 31             Blocking Rules and Responsibilities
Pg. 32             Blocking Techniques
Pgs. 33-34       Coverage Notes and Rules
Pg. 35             Coverage Lanes
Pg. 36             Punt Team vs. 8 man fronts / overloads / 4 in the middle
Pg. 37             Fake Punts
Pg. 38             Converging on Returner / vs. Fair Catch / 4 in the middle

IV. Punt Pressure & Return

Pg. 39             Punt pressure and return
Pg. 40             Philosophy and Huddle Procedures
Pg. 41             Return and Blocking Notes
Pg. 42             Punt Return
Pg. 43             Middle Return
Pg. 44             Punt Pressure
Pg. 45             “How to Block a Punt”
Pg. 46              Normal Punt Block Formation
Pgs. 47-48        Techniques to Beat a Blocker

V. Kick Off Coverage

Pg. 49             Kick Off Team
Pg. 50             General Rules for Kick Off Coverage Teams
Pg. 51             Principles and Reminders
Pgs. 52-53       Procedures
Pg. 54             Kick Off Zones
Pg. 55             Kick Off Areas
Pg. 56             Onside Kicks

VI. Kick Off Return

Pg. 57             Kick Off Return
Pg. 58             Philosophy and Normal Formation
Pg. 59             Rules / Principles / Reminders for Kick Off Return
Pg. 60             Middle Criss-Cross Return
Pg. 61             Right Return
Pg. 62             Left Return
Pg. 63             Return vs. Squib or Pooch Kicks
Pg. 64             Onside Kick Return

VII. FG & PAT Protection

Pg. 65             Field Goal and PAT Protection
Pg. 66             Huddle Procedures & Formations
Pg. 67             Alignments & Techniques
Pg. 68             Hash Mark Adjustments
Pg. 69             Overload Right & Overload Left
Pgs. 70-74        The Swinging Gate
Pg. 75             Fire Calls and Coverage

                    VIII. Field Goal Block

                    Pg. 76             Field Goal Block
                    Pg. 77             Rules and Principles
                    Pg. 78             Overload Left Block
                    Pg. 79             Middle Divide Block
                    Pg. 80             Overload Left Block

                    IX. Special Team Drills & Charts

                    Pgs. 81-82        6 Team / Group Drills
                    Pgs. 83-84        13 Place Kicker Drills
                    Pgs. 85-86        12 Punter Drills
                    Pg. 87              Extra Point Conversion Chart
                    Pg. 88              Punters Practice Kicking Charts
                    Pg. 89              Place Kickers Practice Kicking Charts
                    Pg. 90              Kick Off Charts
                    Pgs. 91-105       Scouting Charts & Reports
                    Pgs. 106-110     Field Diagrams & Charts

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