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Boosting Kicking Accuracy with the 'Target Tunnel' Drill
📍 Carmel Greyhounds·Wednesday, July 1, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
At 6A programs like Carmel Greyhounds, precision kicking is key to success. To improve accuracy, Coach Thompson recommends the 'Target Tunnel' drill. Players line up 10 yards from a 10-yard wide 'tunnel' created by two cones. The kicker must hit the middle of the tunnel on each attempt. Start with 3 sets of 10 reps, focusing on proper footwork and alignment. Coaching cues include 'plant and strike' for the approach and 'follow through' for the kick. As players progress, increase the difficulty by moving the tunnel to 15 yards or adding a defender to distract the kicker. This drill translates to game performance by improving the kicker's ability to focus on the target and maintain composure under pressure.