Boost Your Kicking Game with the 'Step-Up' Drill
At LL programs like Maloney Spartans, kicking specialists need to develop explosive power and accuracy. One effective drill to achieve this is the 'Step-Up' drill. Set up two cones 5 yards apart, with a third cone 2 yards behind the second one. K kickers start at the first cone, then step up onto the second cone with their non-kicking foot, keeping their kicking foot on the ground. From this position, they kick a ball through the third cone. Coaches cue: 'Step up high, kick through!' Perform 3 sets of 10 reps, resting 30 seconds between sets. This drill translates to game performance by improving kickers' ability to generate power from a shorter distance, mimicking the pressure of a live game. By incorporating the 'Step-Up' drill into your pre-season training, your K players will be ready to take on the competition.