Every placekicker in football knows that in order to have success, he must work very closely with two other members of the team. The play starts with the center, moves to the holder, and culminates with the kicker. Improper technique by any of the three can result in a failed kick attempt. As a placekicker, it's important you understand the role the center and holder play.
Since the ball originates at the center, that's where we'll start our analysis. The first thing the center must do is position his body correctly to make the snap to the holder who is seven yards back. The snap will be made primarily with one hand - the other will act as a guide.
The center must consider the snap as a pass thrown back between his legs. In order to get this passing motion down, its important that the center make certain the ball is in front of him when he gets into his stance.
The stance should feature:
1. Feet shoulder-width apart
2. Feet even with each other, or, if more comfortable, the snapping hand side's foot may be slightly behind the other
3. Square shoulders
4. Hips and shoulders even
Hip height controls the height of the snap - high hips tend to snap high, low hips tend to snap low.
Next time we'll get into the center's grip and snap!
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