Broncos' Kicker Prepares for Season with 'Pinpoint' Drill
At Billings Senior High, Broncos' special teams coach, Mike Johnson, has his kickers preparing for the upcoming season with a 'Pinpoint' drill. The drill focuses on accuracy and consistency from 30 yards out. Kicking specialists will start in a lunge position, with their plant foot forward and non-kicking foot back. They will then kick the ball through a series of small targets, each 3 feet wide, spaced 5 yards apart. The kicker must make 3 consecutive kicks through each target to move on to the next one. Johnson emphasizes the importance of keeping the lunge foot stable and using the non-kicking foot to generate power. This drill translates to game performance by helping kickers develop the ability to consistently hit their marks and make clutch kicks in high-pressure situations.