Fake Punt diagram and notes#
Family: Special teams
What it is: A punt look that turns into a run or pass before the kick.
When to use it: Near midfield, fourth-and-manageable, or when the defense overplays punt block/return.
Good against: Conservative punt returns, poor contain, and defenders bailing early.
Bad against: Alert punt defense, bad field position, and long-yardage fourth downs.
Pairs well with: Pairs with rugby punt and swinging gate.