Trouble returning punts? This may be why.

[qwert]

Re: Trouble returning punts? This may be why.

I grab one of the blockers and bring him near the punt returner and have him block the first guy down the field. It's definitely helped me. I actually returned a punt with Buchanon for a td once. It was basically a miracle though. I happened to just run perfectly in a lane and hurdled another guy and I was off to the races.

[DueceDiggla]

Re: Trouble returning punts? This may be why.

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HMcCoy said:
I noticed that the two punt defenders who play off the line for are always the first two guys down the field. To fix this, I now manually move my two ends farther outside. This causes the two guys to stay at home to help with the rush and gives me a better chance to get a good return. Also, be ready to juke as SOON as you catch the punt. A good return always starts with making the first guy miss.

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Just tried this method and it works pretty good. I'm actually getting punt returns over 15-20 yds. There are times where it doesn't work and I either have to call for a fair catch or maybe gain a yard or two, but thats fine with me. Thanks.

[DueceDiggla]

Re: Trouble returning punts? This may be why.

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HMcCoy said:
I noticed that the two punt defenders who play off the line for are always the first two guys down the field. To fix this, I now manually move my two ends farther outside. This causes the two guys to stay at home to help with the rush and gives me a better chance to get a good return. Also, be ready to juke as SOON as you catch the punt. A good return always starts with making the first guy miss.

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Just tried this method and it works pretty good. I'm actually getting punt returns over 15-20 yds. There are times where it doesn't work and I either have to call for a fair catch or maybe gain a yard or two, but thats fine with me. Thanks.

[DueceDiggla]

Re: Trouble returning punts? This may be why.

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HMcCoy said:
I noticed that the two punt defenders who play off the line for are always the first two guys down the field. To fix this, I now manually move my two ends farther outside. This causes the two guys to stay at home to help with the rush and gives me a better chance to get a good return. Also, be ready to juke as SOON as you catch the punt. A good return always starts with making the first guy miss.

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Just tried this method and it works pretty good. I'm actually getting punt returns over 15-20 yds. There are times where it doesn't work and I either have to call for a fair catch or maybe gain a yard or two, but thats fine with me. Thanks.