George Allen's Guide to Special Teams

Make your special teams first-rate—use the expertise of the father of special teams! In 1968, George Allen was the first coach in history to hire a full-time special teams coach. Since then his approach to special teams has added a new dimension to football that has affected the game at every level. Learn the secrets to a successful kicking game and more! This unprecedented book shows you the plays, strategies, and drills you need to produce first-rate special teams. George Allen's Guide to Special Teams reveals everything coaches need to know about · kickoffs, · kick returns, · punts, · punt returns, · punt prevents, · extra points, · field goal defense, and · "gadget" plays for every special teams situation. Be entertained as well as informed! The authors vividly describe many coaching experiences to bring points home. Allen also profiles special teams players that he deems the best and concludes the book with his own "Special Teams Hall of Fame." No matter what level you coach, George Allen's Guide to Special Teams is one of the best additions you can make to your coaching library.