Quarter 1	Score (H) 0 (V) 0		Possession H
Clock 12:00	Down	To Go	Ball On

Exactly! By catching the ball low, the receiver can maintain his forward momentum.

The receiver should also

• catch the ball while moving slightly forward or with weight on the balls of his feet;
• avoid catching a kick and then taking a balance step backward; and
• start the return as soon as the ball is secured, but not before!

Click the Video icon for a closer look at the fundamentals of catching the kickoff.

Your receiver gets a good jump after the catch and makes it to your 40-yard line. Click Next to set up your offense.