Ever notice this about Zuerlein?

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He always does that Jedi Knight mind control thing with his hand during his follow-through. I don't think I've seen another kicker do that, so I wonder if it's a coach-specific thing, or just a personal superstition or something.

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[A55VA6]

I noticed it the first time I saw him kick on youtube. I always thought it was pretty cool. It probably helps him some way. haha. Hopefully one day we get the answer!

 

[quebecramfan]

Are you questioning the force young Padawan??

 

[Rabid Ram]

Prob uses his hand as a line of site tool on the ball to see where it lines up to the fieldgoal post

 

[-X-]

Prob uses his hand as a line of site tool on the ball to see where it lines up to the fieldgoal post

Probably. I was taught in little league (baseball) to end up pointing at the guy you're throwing to when you release the ball.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

Obviously he knows the ways of the force.

 

[LesBaker]

Prob uses his hand as a line of site tool on the ball to see where it lines up to the fieldgoal post

Probably. I was taught in little league (baseball) to end up pointing at the guy you're throwing to when you release the ball.

And that's bad coaching.......because then you have too little follow through on the throw and that means less mustard.

I think he does it out of habit you know.....one of those things he always done and its comfortable for him.

 

[Hackamaniac]

I never noticed until you mentioned it.

 

[-X-]

I never noticed until you mentioned it.

And I never noticed you until you mentioned me mentioning it.

Welcome to the show, Hack.
I've seen you at RamStalk, and it's great to see you over here now too.

 

[Memento]

I never noticed until you mentioned it.

Holy shit, I love your avatar, man!

And welcome to the forum, by the way. :cheese:

 

[Hackamaniac]

I never noticed until you mentioned it.

And I never noticed you until you mentioned me mentioning it.

Welcome to the show, Hack.
I've seen you at RamStalk, and it's great to see you over here now too.

Thanks, wish I would of known about this site sooner!

 

[-X-]

Better late than never. I always say.

Actually, I rarely say that ... but you get the point.

 

[Hackamaniac]

I never noticed until you mentioned it.

Holy shyte, I love your avatar, man!

And welcome to the forum, by the way. :cheese:

Thanks, I thought it was pretty cool. Loved that show. And thanks for the welcome!

Now, I have to figure out how to do a sig.

 

[albefree69]

Hackamaniac fresh from starring in Assassin XXIV:
I never noticed until you mentioned it.

Welcome to the ROD! As a maniac you'll fit in perfectly here. :zomg: :ja: :dancin: :nana: :wewt:

 

[RhodyRams]

Think last year someone pointed out that he wasnt following thru with his hand like that in the Miami game and a few games after that. Then his kicking coach from college pointed it out to him and he righted the ship after (sort of)

 

[RamFan503]

Prob uses his hand as a line of site tool on the ball to see where it lines up to the fieldgoal post

Probably. I was taught in little league (baseball) to end up pointing at the guy you're throwing to when you release the ball.

And that's bad coaching.......because then you have too little follow through on the throw and that means less mustard.

I think he does it out of habit you know.....one of those things he always done and its comfortable for him.

Yeah, I think it's the shoulder that should be pointed as part of your follow through after you release. Not sure how you know where your hand is pointed while still in motion. But I only went through Babe Ruth as a pitcher and short stop. And that was a lot of years ago.

BTW. I think that is a common pose for kickers after a FG. I could be wrong though.

 

[-X-]

Prob uses his hand as a line of site tool on the ball to see where it lines up to the fieldgoal post

Probably. I was taught in little league (baseball) to end up pointing at the guy you're throwing to when you release the ball.

And that's bad coaching.......because then you have too little follow through on the throw and that means less mustard.

I think he does it out of habit you know.....one of those things he always done and its comfortable for him.

Not necessarily. That was only applicable when I played infield and threw to first. I didn't pitch (much).

 

[DR RAM]

Prob uses his hand as a line of site tool on the ball to see where it lines up to the fieldgoal post

Probably. I was taught in little league (baseball) to end up pointing at the guy you're throwing to when you release the ball.

And that's bad coaching.......because then you have too little follow through on the throw and that means less mustard.

I think he does it out of habit you know.....one of those things he always done and its comfortable for him.

Not necessarily. That was only applicable when I played infield and threw to first. I didn't pitch (much).

That creates stress on your arm too. Just saying. Yeah, I coached little league baseball and softball for years. Lol.

 

[-X-]

I miss playing softball. I gotta find a bar that has a coed league again.

 

[RamsSince1969]

I miss playing softball. I gotta find a bar that has a coed league again.

I'm playing coed volleyball.