Boosting Kicking Game: St. Rita Mustangs' Pre-Season Drill
For 7A programs like St. Rita Mustangs, every advantage counts. One key area of focus for kickers this pre-season is building leg strength and accuracy. Introducing the 'Kicking Power Circuit': a 3-round drill designed to push kickers to the next level. Round 1: 3 sets of 10 reps of box jumps (24 inches) followed by 10 reps of kicking from 30 yards. Round 2: 3 sets of 8 reps of lateral bounds (10 yards) followed by 8 reps of kicking from 35 yards. Round 3: 3 sets of 6 reps of hill sprints (20 yards) followed by 6 reps of kicking from 40 yards. Coaching cues: Focus on explosive power and follow-through. This drill translates to game performance by increasing leg strength, improving balance, and enhancing accuracy under pressure. Run the Kicking Power Circuit 2-3 times a week to see significant improvements by the start of the season.