[Figure 97] illustrates our place kicking formation. The whole operation for the extra point or field goal attempt should take only one and three-tenths seconds. If it takes longer than this, it is likely the kick will be blocked.
We have our extra point and field goal kickers out 20 minutes early every day practicing their specialties. We have a set of goal posts approximately one-half as wide as the regulation width that our kickers practice kicking through.
Figure 97
DEFENDING AGAINST A FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT
When we are trying to rush a field goal attempt, we never rush from both sides at the same time, and we always play our 3-deep pass coverage. The only exception is that our safety will line up a little deeper so he can handle the ball if the situation warrants it. We are always as conscious of the fake field goal attempt and pass as we are of the actual place kick.
We only rush from one side at a time, and it will probably be our right side if the kicker is right-footed. We overload to that side, as illustrated in [Figure 98], trying to get one of our fastest ends in there to block the attempted place kick.
Figure 98