#SpecialForcesChat Archive

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight's #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Let's start with the usual, check-ins. @dropmechanix 20+ college and HS coach #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Matt Main, Metea Valley Aurora, Il #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1/A1 format #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@mvmrmain Glad to have you. #SpecialForcesChat

OLineTips May 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@OLineTips Ready to roll. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Tonight's topic: Kick Off #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Is your KO a 5x5 or 6x4? And why? #SpecialForcesChat

OLineTips May 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: 6-4 from the hash. We want to eliminate the chance of a return as much as possible. #SpecialForcesChat

Zach_Turner1 May 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Zach Turner Assistant coach at Kenton High School. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@OLineTips By making it easier for the K to keep ball near sideline? #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@Zach_Turner1 Welcome! #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@dropmechanix We are 5x5. Less predictable for placement of a good returner and gives options using the entire field. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up... #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@mvmrmain Your K is good kicking it either way? #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@OLineTips @dropmechanix From film it's a rarity to find a team with more than 2 returns for us. I like making opp prep #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2: What have you done to adapt to the "being within 5 yards from scrimmage" rule? #SpecialForcesChat

kdawgswift May 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: 6X4 allows us to shrink the field, kick to spots & tweak coverage #SpecialForcesChat https://t.co/MpE8fwZPNX

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Is your KO a 5x5 or 6x4? And why? #SpecialForcesChat

OLineTips May 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Okay got it. We tell our guys back foot must be inside the 35 yard line, we KO from the 40. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

It seems most KO teams now start w/a tight bunch + spread out on kick 2 gain speed + confuse teams that count 2 Block. #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@dropmechanix new one this year. We will see! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 It seems most KO teams now start w/a tight bunch + spread out on kick 2 gain speed + confuse teams that count 2 Block. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@OLineTips As well as getting outflanked on a sideline return if Kicker strays off target on kick. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3 coming up... #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Welcome to those that are tuning in and reading along with us. Feel free to join in. The more the merrier! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q3: Do you do anything to counter the KOR teams that "count" off who they are going to block? #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A2: we have a few bunch looks as well. Most contact takes place after 15 yds anyway so there's time to run #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@mvmrmain I've seen a few that bunch but leave a player wide on each side 2 help w/contain. Curious how well that works. #SpecialForcesChat

OLineTips May 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: I think using directional KO's dictating where the ball will be and adjusting the coverage the count is irrelevant. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@OLineTips Agreed #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A3: 1 thing we do is move our player. Same role, different location. Safety man especially. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@mvmrmain Simple but effective! #SpecialForcesChat

kdawgswift May 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2: Nothing because we were always basically close just had to change what foot was on the line. #SpecialForcesChat https://t.co/NdrGLejm6Z

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2: What have you done to adapt to the "being within 5 yards from scrimmage" rule? #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4: What type of players do you use for KO? Offensive or Defensive, starter or back-up? #SpecialForcesChat

QBCoachMcEvoy May 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3: Used to run a simple switch on the outside (#1/#2).. #1 would run HOT, #2 would be contain player - #1 often free run #SpecialForcesChat

OLineTips May 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Players I trust. I'll never put a kid out there just to give him PT. I like faster LB/RB WR/DB type players on KO. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Always believed the best players play. Too much at stake on a KO. Momentum can swing awfully quick on this unit. #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A4 S, WR, RB, LBs and if I have a fast DE maybe. Regardless I want aggressive, team oriented, & fast #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Very small school, best 11 athletes when possible, regardless of position. #SpecialForcesChat

QBCoachMcEvoy May 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Absolutely - Every extra ten yards given up is a free 1st down for their O.. Make them earn it against D #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@QBCoachMcEvoy Great way to look at it. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q5: Looking for sudden change; what's your go to Onside Kick? #SpecialForcesChat

OLineTips May 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5: Send some heat the Center! #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A5 Blast it right at the weakest link on the front line! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: If u have a K that can do it, short kick into ground to get a high bounce towards the sideline. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@Midgetfb99 Just like the Kicker in the movie Waterboy! Love it! #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A5: if my k can kick down hard to get a high hop, I use it. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@mvmrmain That's a better way to describe what I was trying to say. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Gonna start a new feature tonight with the last question. A situational, what would you do? #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@dropmechanix my athlete vs opp big ugly I like the odds. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q6: Just scored, down 5, 3 min. left, no TOs, D playing well but O is good running team...Onside or K deep + pin them? #SpecialForcesChat

OLineTips May 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6: Tough, but I'd kick deep. I'll take my chances by playing defense rather than attempting an onside. #SpecialForcesChat

mvmrmain May 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A6 Cheating here but I line up in bunch. They go onside, I kick deep. They go return, I onside. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@Midgetfb99 couldn't agree more with the refs. #SpecialForcesChat