HOW TO KICK A FIELD GOAL PART 5: HITTING THE BALL WITH COMPLETE LEG LOCK

Special Team Servant's Complete Guide to Kicking Field Goals Accurately, Consistently, and with Proper Technique

How To Kick a Field Goal: Kicking the Ball with Complete Leg Lock

Now that you know where your plant foot should be placed, the next area we will be discussing is hitting the football with complete leg lock.

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Your Kicking Leg Should Be Completely Locked at the Point of Contact When You are Kicking a Field Goal or Extra Point

Kicking a field goal or extra point with complete leg lock enables you to get the most power out of your kick.

Kicking a field goal or extra point with complete leg lock enables you to control your kick and maximize your accuracy.

This means your kicking leg and your kicking foot are completely straight and locked at the moment you strike the ball.

Specifically, if your are looking at your form from the side, you should see your ankle locked, your toe pointed down, and your knee facing up or forward.

A Common Mistake for New Kickers is to Have a Slight Bend in the Knee When Kicking a Field Goal

Bending the knee when kicking an field goal or extra point takes power out of your kick.

Bending the knee when kicking a field goal or extra point makes it harder to control the ball and minimizes accuracy.

Another Common Mistake New Kickers Make is Kicking the Football With a Loose or Sloppy Toe

This mistake has the same consequences as kicking the football with a bent knee as you will lose power, control, and accuracy.

You Should be Kicking the Football at the Bottom Third with your Completely Locked Leg and Foot

The bottom third of the football is the sweet spot when it comes to kicking field goals and extra points.

Conclusion: Kicking a Football with Complete Leg and Ankle Lock

When kicking a field goal or extra point consistently, you need to have your kicking leg completely locked at the moment you kick the ball. Your kicking ankle should also be completely locked. Your toes should be pointing down and your knee should be up or slightly forward. You should also be striking the bottom third of the football. If you are able to perfect this area of your technique, you will maximize the power of your kicks, maximize the control you have over your kicks, and be a highly effective and consistent field goal kicker.

The next step in kicking Field Goals Accurately, Consistently, and with Proper Technique is kicking with a hip lean and parallel legs.