#SpecialForcesChat Archive

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT

It's time for Kick Off! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Usual format tonight: Q1/A1 #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Let's get started with intros: @dropmechanix 20+ college and high school coach. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: Do you use "trick formations", swinging gate, or anything crazy for your XPT? #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Administrator, Coach, Fan from Louisiana #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Remember to use #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: if you're going to kick it line up and protect the kick and kicker. Anything else is an attempt to get 2 pts. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachWalters81 May 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@dropmechanix ALWAYS! Make coaches burn TO or jump out to an 8-0 advantage. Coaches hate it! #SpecialForcesChat https://t.co/RMOO3A0bjD

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@CoachWalters81 Love making Defensive Coordinators spend extra time in practice on defending! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 coming up. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2: The usual routes 4 a fire call 4 a botched snap is corners + arrows. If u do anything different what do u do? #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Sorry, late to the party. Matthew Sentes OL/DL/OC Lethbridge Steel #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: short crossing routes #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) on the backside I get a dig, making sure they get to at least the sticks before cutting in. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@CoachWalters81 I love that idea. How many times have u had success with the throwback? #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@canfbchat Thanks for joining us! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3: For those that don't have an experienced Kicking Coach, what are the key coaching points for a K on XPT? #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3) Relax! Don't overthink it/over kick it. Take a breath and just kick the ball #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJHancock May 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

"Look up and you will see a bad Kick" #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 Focus on the foot target, plant foot placement, head down, follow through, listen if it's good not look to see. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachWalters81 May 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Must go on snap, keep head DOWN, hips stay square, don't half-ass the kick...KICK IT! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4: What are the key coaching points for the OL (blockers) on XPT? #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A4 Always protect to the inside first! #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJHancock May 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Stay low, stay big, keep your head up, protect the inside gap! #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Joe Gaudio HC/OC St. Max Mustangs Aurora, ON - Canada Late to the party. #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: Lock and Block. Nobody gets through! #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4) stay low and brace yourself for a lot of contact. Sink your butt. Deliver a blow with your hands and shock them. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachWalters81 May 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A4: if you don't STEP DOWN you'll be stepping OFF the field! Take pride in your inside gap!! #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4) protect the inside. Must lean/step in and take away inside. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@CoachJGaudio Welcome! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@CoachWalters81 Great coaching phrase! #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 Wider base, solid inside power step w/ 80% of weight in inside foot, low pad level and heavy inside hand blow delivery #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Thanks Coach! Glad to make it. Hope to contribute. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Great responses so far. Thanks Coaches! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q5: What, if anything, changes for you when transitioning from XPT to FG? #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5) In the Canadian game a miss equals a return back. So after the ball is kicked, get down field and maintain your lane. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: Any field goal over 35 yds we put in our "Air Force" personnel. Made of LBS and dbs..chase down fg faster for returns #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: Beyond halfway of kickers range coverage come into play more so than xpt. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: "Air Force" for us is very important move in Canadian game...don't want OL in coverage lanes...not pretty. Lol. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@CoachJGaudio Great idea! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Situation Question coming up.. #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Oh great a test! #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Just scored, down 1, defense penalty puts the try on the 1 yd line. 1 min. left. Missed 2 earlier xpts. Go 4 Win or tie? #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Go for the deuce! If you can't get in from the one stay home! #SpecialForcesChat

CoachWalters81 May 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@dropmechanix I dont care if my kicker never missed. My guys up front will get the yard to win it. DIVE coming! Stop it. #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Win! In Canadian game ball on one is nearly automatic in highschool with a qb sneak. #SpecialForcesChat

canderson1313 May 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

As a ormer kicker in HS I say go for the win. With 1 yd to go you go for the win regardless of previous attempts tonight! #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A: Need more info...answer varies...Based on Weather, home/away, time of year of the game/significance...tough 2 answer #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@CoachJGaudio Good weather, away, early mom conference game. #SpecialForcesChat