Kicking into Shape: Benedictine Cadets' Pre-Season Kicking Drill
As the 4A season approaches, the Benedictine Cadets' coaching staff is putting their kickers through a grueling pre-season training program. One key drill that's helping the Cadets' kickers build power and accuracy is the '3-Step Ladder Drill'. Here's how to run it:
* Set up 3 small cones in a triangular formation, with the kicker standing at the apex.
* Have the kicker perform 3 sets of 10 reps, with 30 seconds rest between sets.
* On each rep, the kicker starts in a 3-point stance, takes 3 small steps back, and then kicks a ball through the 'gate' formed by the cones.
* Coaching cue: 'Keep your eyes on the target, drive through the ball, and follow through!' This drill translates to game performance by building the kicker's ability to stay focused and maintain their technique under pressure.