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Dawson Zimmerman

10 months

What does an NFL Punter work on? Here’s some insights into what @Raiders punter @AJCole90 has been working on in order to increase hang time. 🧵with analysis video @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

7 years

@realDonaldTrump Are you attempting to start a "USA" chant at the end of your own tweet? Good god, man.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

7 years

@realDonaldTrump go ahead and save this tweet. I have the feeling you'll be needing it often.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

7 years

@realDonaldTrump You're acting like a malfunctioning furby

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

If you want more power and speed in your punts… It’s all in the hips. Check out this demo w/ myself and @raiders punter @AJCole90 To create power through the ball, our hips have to swivel up and through. In coming weeks, I’ll be posting more about generating power. Follow

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

We know that @AJCole90 is pretty good. But it’s his alignment that makes him elite. ‼️ESPECIALLY if you’re a swiper, THIS is the view you want to see.‼️ There’s also a final secret I didn’t mention… but that’s for a future video. Watch and learn and lmk who you want to see

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

7 months

It took me too long to figure this out… Why was I so much worse into the wind? Turns out, I was doing this ⬇️ @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

11 years

Strongly considering a last name change.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

7 years

@Blurn @realDonaldTrump Make it stop

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

🎥Jordan Stout Video Analysis 🎥 @JORDANSTOUT92 asked for it, so who am I to say no? Check the thread for a gif of one of the best drops I’ve ever seen. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Open invitation to all kickers/punters: Reply with a video of a kick/punt and I’ll give you a few pointers regarding what I’m seeing from a technique standpoint. A Twitter (or whatever this site is now) lesson for free. Edit: some great NFL and CFB teach tape tape below

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Immediately better hangtime and distance. Check out how changing @PennStateFball Punter @AlexBacchetta ‘s first step creates more power. @OneOnOneKicking Thread 🧵

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Coaches who want faster get-off times: First… DON’T: Yell at your punter to “go faster.” DO: Coach your punter to take shorter strides. You’ll be amazed at the difference in get-off and the improvement in hang/distance. @OneOnOneKicking Example by Raiders P @AJCole90

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

2 months

this drill is the secret sauce ⬇️ feat. @AlexBacchetta

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Punters 🤝 strength coaches: Hang clean hips If it looks like you’re NOT getting your hips up and through like AJ in the vid above, start with the setup. We never want to be completely vertical; shoulders slightly forward puts our hips slightly backwards and encourages that

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Narrow your steps for punting consistency. It will especially help w/directional punts! @OneOnOneKicking @AlexBacchetta

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

4 months

Feat. UNLV’s @MarshallN1_17 TIP: Tension within a punting motion reduces power. We want to have a specific “mold” position, but for most guys, feeling loose with their upper body helps move their drop naturally down the field. If you’re having an issue with nose-up drops, try

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

What’s one of the easiest parts of punting to work on? Fixing your drop by having it slide across the drop “table.” Essential for consistency. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

6 months

What should you work on in the off-season? Your leg needs a break. Rest it. But when you come back, start with line-drives. You’ll gain more consistency and reinforce proper drop muscle memory hitting these at 60% than if you’re swinging for the fences. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

9 months

Do drops on a track or hard surface to get instant feedback. If you can’t have a consistent drop while doing a drop drill, how can you expect to perform consistently when it matters? @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Friday Fix: “Everybody’s hang time is worse in games...” - @AJCole90 , @Raiders Guys often get too far forward (bc of added adrenaline, trying to go faster, etc). Try receiving the ball more upright to get to a better position. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Want better height, distance, and accuracy? Make sure you’re creating space. Here’s some instruction regarding the no-step drill, trying to provide space for the toe to be pointed through contact. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

I think this is the longest field goal I’ve ever seen. Anyone seen longer?

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@odaine16

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

A good setup makes or breaks a punt, so let’s keep this super simple: Hang the ball down at 11 o clock over the knee (1 for lefties). Fold your arm upwards so it’s slightly bent. Let the left arm make up the difference. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

PSA: if you hold the ball like this, you’re putting a ceiling on your hang and distance. We call this holding it “outside the pocket.” If you’re new to punting and want to see a spiral (somewhat), then cool. But don’t do this if you want get better. I will die on this hill.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Alignment tweaks help punting consistency. Punters coming from soccer have the tendency to align their chest to the right, which leads them to a big, slicing, leg swing. Better set up. Better punt. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

🎥new analysis coming soon. In the meantime… TIP: Punting is a pull motion, not a push motion. Start thinking about your power coming from the ground up. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

4 months

Going through my photo library and this punt is a sonic boom from @Buccaneers P Jake Camarda. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

9 months

A better setup that keeps your approach consistent will help your power and accuracy. Keeping the hips to the plant spot on the approach is an easy cue. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Fun to work w/ @Saints punter @blakegillikin this past weekend in Atlanta. Working on not getting too extended forward so that last stride stays under control, leading to better distance, hang, and consistency. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

The single best improvement to the game of football: Normalize kickers and punters having walk-up songs @NFL

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Working on your drop? First, check your setup. Use a mirror, phone, etc to make sure shoulder—>elbow—>ball is over the outside of the right kneecap. Slide it across the drop table, maintain the ball angle at 11 o clock, and start getting better 🚀🚀🚀

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

Going to start a series analyzing NFL punters and breaking down how their technique works. Reply who you want to see and I’ll make some teach tape 📝 @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

2 months

🚨PSA for punters 🚨 If you struggle with your drop moving and twisting in the air, just reply/ DM me so I can give you some insight into what’s going on. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Friday Fix: The Drop (Thread) 99% of young punters aren’t thinking about the drop the right way. Instead, of thinking about the ball 𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔, think about the ball 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔. And the way you do that is by using your momentum. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

Ryan Rekhow. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Here’s what it looks like for Justin Tucker at contact. This drill is all about getting the quad firing and creating good ball contact. But it doesn’t happen without space.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

@TYash42 Also like the “cleats are busted, but I have a roll of tape and only a few more games” aesthetic going on here

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

This leg swing is the kicking equivalent to a 2001 Tiger Woods drive, Griffey Jr swing, or Steph Curry 3 from deep.

Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Here’s what it looks like for Justin Tucker at contact. This drill is all about getting the quad firing and creating good ball contact. But it doesn’t happen without space.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Easy tip for young kickers: Keep your body and hips moving towards the plant spot and NOT the ball. Moving too far inside as you approach just leads to the feeling of being jammed. Maintain width and power by keeping your hips on a line towards the plant! @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

. @AtlantaFalcons @YounghoeKoo on the importance of understanding kicking: “A coach would ask me why did I miss that? And I was like coach, I don’t know, I’ll make the next one.” “That wouldn’t work with 99% of coaches in the NFL. You gotta have an answer and understand what

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

6 months

Teaching punters to “keep your head down” does more harm than good.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

2 months

Enjoyed getting to work with @PatODonnell_16 a few weeks ago… No one has a smoother swing through the ball.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 years

My heart is crushed like it was jumped on in the student union and yelled obscenities upon. What did I just watch.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

21 days

Jake Walrath is ready… expecting great things from @walrath83 ⁦ @OneOnOneKicking ⁩

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

4 months

Back at it for 2024 w/ the Atlanta boys. One of the things we worked on was focusing on a quick first step. The drop is important… but too many guys get consumed with the drop and forget to pay attention to how their weight is moving downfield when receiving a snap.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Guess the punter #4 Difficulty: 6/10 Reply with gifs only

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

8 years

Not sure how I feel about Clemson football taking years off my life.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

A team has the chance to get one of the best punters in the nation. Bookmark this.

Alex Bacchetta

@AlexBacchetta

5 months

I would like to thank Penn State and the entire staff for the past 2 years. I’m incredibly thankful for all the memories and experiences with my teammates over these two seasons. I wish Penn State the absolute best. I have entered the transfer portal with 3 years remaining.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

6 months

Update: it worked. It all worked. Nothing gets me juiced like watching this man @AJCole90 hit a football right now.

Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

What does an NFL Punter work on? Here’s some insights into what @Raiders punter @AJCole90 has been working on in order to increase hang time. 🧵with analysis video @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

This is the way.

Jake Walrath

@walrath83

5 months

Punters, check this out: Here are a few movements I’ve been incorporating in this off-season.. Focusing on strength, hypertrophy, stability. Mostly unilateral work to keep spine stress low. Been big into @kneesovertoesg lifts/sled work, hooping, and 6 zones for explosiveness

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

7 years

@realDonaldTrump your phone has a camera.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

4 months

Lots of guys doing some rankings camps/charting sessions right now now. Listen to @AJCole90 talk about his cue for better hangtime 👇👇👇

Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Friday Fix: “Everybody’s hang time is worse in games...” - @AJCole90 , @Raiders Guys often get too far forward (bc of added adrenaline, trying to go faster, etc). Try receiving the ball more upright to get to a better position. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Great small group session this past Sunday with @LiamDingle1 @carsonwilkie_ and others. Working on improving alignment for consistency @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Great session today with @ClemsonFB @jack_smith2022 and @PennStateFball @AlexBacchetta . @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Good session with @AndrewSwann_0 (Washington and Lee) @egreenberg08 (Tulane) and @jack_smith2022 (Clemson). Appreciate these guys choosing to focus on the small details that make punting…punting. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

11 years

@TigerWoods Sergio ate the bones

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Camp is underway. Punters: If you’re not getting the same hang or distance during live reps, avoid lurching down the the field on the first step. Something @Saints P @blakegillikin and I have been working on. @OneOnOneKicking

Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Fun to work w/ @Saints punter @blakegillikin this past weekend in Atlanta. Working on not getting too extended forward so that last stride stays under control, leading to better distance, hang, and consistency. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Great to get some work in today w/ incredibly talented @Stanford punter @CWeselman Tune up for more off-season drill work: -Alignment -sequencing of drop—>hips moving up and through -flowing from right step to maintain momentum downfield 🎥 in thread @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

9 months

Punters. We’re in the midst of camp. Happy to give some simple feedback in the replies. Reply w/ film and/or what you’re hoping to fix. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Glad to be a part of this @TheAthletic article (along with @_Mike_McCabe ) talking about what makes @AJCole90 the best in the game: Great read from @VicTafur

Behind the mindset AJ Cole is utilizing to continue Raiders' great punting legacy

Since entering the league in 2019, Cole has averaged 48.3 yards per punt, the best in the NFL over that span.

theathletic.com

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

7 years

This is it. This is my favorite tweet. They've done it.

B/R Football

@brfootball

7 years

The worst goal ever, set to music. 😭 (via Instagram/raul7ch, javierchillon)

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Name the NFL punter ep.6 @OneOnOneKicking Who we got?

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

16 days

Looking for some college punters to beta test a virtual training platform… Dm me if you’re interested.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

@NFL @netflix Kickers and punters. Give the people what they want.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Just going to make these progressively harder, fyi. Take a guess… @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Guess the NFL punter… @IsaacPunts will probably get it pretty quick, but not sure about the rest of you.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Name the punter (episode 3) Difficulty rating: 3/10 @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Finally, here’s an example of the ideal positions. Parallel arm. Ball floats. Short final stride= Orbit. 🌌🌙

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

Loved having @ClemsonFB P @jack_smith2022 in town Worked on pulling from the plant up and through the ball. Only the beginning… @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

6 months

Eyes following the ball and keeping the head up allows for the hips to move up and through.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

Proud of this group right here at our Atlanta Year-Round training. I don’t take it for granted that I get to do what I do w/ @OneOnOneKicking and @_Mike_McCabe

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

8 months

Watching the Ryder cup and I have never seen worse coverage. Haven’t seen a shot from JT/Spieth match that is tied in an HOUR. Commercial every 4 minutes. Just so bad. @NBCSports

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Been working with @ClemsonFB @jack_smith2022 this summer on a few technique ideas, mainly surrounding getting the hips up through impact instead of crunching behind. Fitting Dabo-ism: the best is yet to come. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

8 years

I'm not sure if clemson's loss should take my mind off of politics or if politics should take my mind off of clemson's loss.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

You should come when @AJCole90 , @blakegillikin , Camarda, and the boys are in town.

IsaacPunts

@IsaacPunts

3 months

Kinda wanna do a series where I work with every coach in America. What couch should I not miss out on? (Aside from @ThePuntFactory , the OG)

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

Let’s start with a bad punt. Here, AJ’s arm is slightly upward. The result is that the ball accelerates DOWN upon release, forcing him to “sit in a chair.” His hips are more stuck. It’s all leg, and the result is… not good.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

11 years

My brother @thewalkerzim drafted 7th overall in mls draft by FC Dallas. Let's gooooooooo

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

9 months

PGA Tour Player advice applies to K/P as well. Everyone’s swing has different tendencies in games. Take a look at your film, figure out your tendencies, and start to make adjustments.

Michael S. Kim

@Mike_kim714

9 months

Everyone’s swing changes during competition. I started improving a ton when I figured out exactly what my tendencies were in my swing when I have nerves and the correct adjustments for them. For ex. In nervous situations, my initial takeaway in my backswing gets quicker, and I

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

3 months

Training tip is to just aim over the sun @AlexBacchetta @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

6 years

Officially reached the stretch of the holiday season when I say, “if I eat like I did yesterday I will die”

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

8 years

*people say you don't act human H: lol just wait for the balloon drop *Wait, what H: I've been practicing

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

A great way to work on this is a one step liner with an emphasis on a short stride and a high finish. Also, don’t hate on my flexibility. Any questions, fire away 👇

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

4 months

Somebody is going to get a great punter and better human

jaren

@vw_a_jaren

4 months

Had a good set today Ball 1: 48 Yards 4.97 Hang Ball 2: 50 Yards 5.2 Hang Ball 3: 45 Yards 4.97 Hang Ball 4: 49 Yards 5.0 Hang one-step @OneOnOneKicking @_Mike_McCabe @Coach_MThompson @FentressKicking @RecruitCCHS @CCHSfootbal @thedawsonzim @19themachine @Shaynegraham17

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Another round… @IsaacPunts and @lilrivert are 100% (4/4). Former NFL punter (ep. 5)

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

10 months

If you’ve benefited from this, let me know on future vids. Happy to keep offering feedback to get you guys right. More tips next week.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 months

Finalizing training calendar for the year… thankful to those who have already reached out about getting some work in. I love punting. Excited about some new stuff coming for 2024. @OneOnOneKicking

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

4 months

Great to have @Gavin_Rush_ make it in for Sunday’s @OneOnOneKicking training session. Talent. Work ethic. Dude’s got it all.

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

5 years

My heart is full. #ClemsonFamily

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Dawson Zimmerman

@thedawsonzim

9 months

Looking forward to a great training session tmw. I always focus on technique, but the mental training that happens in-season is invaluable. DM to come check it out. First timers are free! @OneOnOneKicking