How to Track Your Progress as a Kicker or Punter
If you’re not tracking your reps, you’re not training — you’re guessing.
Tracking progress is how specialists separate training from just kicking balls. It gives you data, direction, and discipline. Whether you're a 9th grader trying to break 40 yards or a senior chasing D1 offers, the goal is the same: get better with purpose.
Here’s how.
📋 Step 1: Start With a Charting Sheet
Every serious kicker or punter should be using a charting sheet at least once a week. You can build your own in Google Sheets, Notes app, or use pen and paper.
Track this for Field Goals:
Distance (in 5-yard increments)
Left hash, right hash, middle
Make/Miss
Ball flight (clean, wobbly, low, hooked, etc.)
Wind and surface type
Track this for Kickoffs:
Distance (yards)
Hang time (use a stopwatch)
Placement zone (deep middle, left hash, etc.)
Track this for Punts:
Distance
Hang time
Spiral quality
Directional intent
Bonus: Save weekly charting and review trends every 4 weeks. You'll spot patterns in your progress or problems.
📲 Step 2: Film Your Sessions
The phone in your pocket is your best coach.
Record your reps (even if it's just 3–5 reps from each drill). Use slow-mo and analyze:
Plant foot location
Swing path
Follow through
Foot-to-ball contact
Ball flight
Tools like Hudl Technique, Coach’s Eye, or just your iPhone camera work great.
Save top reps and compare them monthly.
⏱️ Step 3: Measure Everything
Make your training measurable, not just memorable.
Max field goal range (what’s your range under pressure, not just in warmups?)
Kickoff hang time average (log 10 reps, calculate average)
Punt spiral percentage (track how many spirals out of 10)
“Clutch makes” (simulate game-winning kicks — track how often you hit)
🧠 Step 4: Keep a Mental Journal
It’s not just physical — track your mental reps too. After each session, write down:
How did your body feel?
What went well?
What frustrated you?
What’s one goal for next time?
This reflection builds self-awareness and keeps training intentional.
🔁 Consistency > Perfection
You don’t need to be perfect every session — but you do need to measure your performance over time. That’s how college coaches see development. And that’s how you build a training system that works.
At New Gen Kicking, we don’t just train — we track.
