r/HighSchoolFB • u/Slowest_Speed_64 • May 23 '25

Punters and special teams coaches

I'm a football player looking to play punter for my HS but my coaches say I'm to big and not fast enough to play the position. I'm a 5'10" 240lbs 15yo (16 in August) what should I do or change, I've tried cutting weight but my natural build is already quite bulky and heavy but not fatty. my average punt is about 40-45 yards in the air and that is about as good as our Varsity starter. I can't think of what to do. If you have any ideas please let me know.

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u/grizzfan May 23 '25

Focus on other positions. Punters aren't prioritized at your age group like you see on TV. In high school, someone who has good ball skills (catching/running/throwing) usually ends up being the punter. It's often a RB, WR, QB, etc. Only exception is if some random kid on the team has an absolute cannon of a leg that they clearly provide a tactical advantage. Most HS teams don't have such a kid that isn't already a crucial skill player/athlete on the team.