HOW TO LONG SNAP A FOOTBALL PART 3: APPROACHING THE FOOTBALL

Special Team Servant's Complete Guide to Long Snapping footballs Accurately, Consistently, and with Proper Technique

How To Long Snap a Football: Approaching the Football

Now that you know how to mentally prepare for each long snap, we'll discuss how you should be physically preparing for each long snap.

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The Long Snapper Sets the Alignment for the Rest of The Team

You need to be quick so the rest of your team can get set.

Whether you're coming in to long snap a football from the sideline or from a huddle, you'll need to make sure you set your feet.

Once your feet are set, the rest of your linemen will be able to get in their stance and set their feet of you. So make sure you set your feet correctly and don't move them.

If you move your feet after you initially set them, you'll be throwing the entire line out of alignment.

With Consistent and Proper Practice, You Will Know How to Set Your Feet the First Time

Long snapping is no different than any other position or any other sport as consistency will make you a better long snapper.

The more you practice long snapping correctly, the more consistent of a long snapper you will be come.

With this consistency, you will be able to recognize how far away your feet should be from the ball so you are not reaching too far, over crowding the football, or having to reset your feet.

With enough practice and consistency, you'll be able to quickly set your feet so the rest of your team can line up to you accordingly.

Hustle to The Football as You Approach the Ball for a Long Snap

Remember, the rest of the line depends on you, and they can't wait.

The rest of the line has jobs. They need to set their feet. They need to get in their stance. The rest of the line need to identify where they will block and provide protection so there is no rush breaking through and blocking the kick or punt.

The best thing you can do to set your fellow linemen up for success is getting your feet set quickly so they aren't rushed to do their job.

Conclusion: Approaching the Ball for Long Snapping

A proper approach to the ball when you're a long snapper is a quick one. A quick approach is needed because the rest of your linemen set their feet of yours. You need to make sure you set your feet right the first time, and knowing how far away your feet should be from the ball comes with consistent long snapping practice.

The next step in long snapping footballs Accurately, Consistently, and with Proper Technique is making sure your stance is correct.