Why aren't kickers more skilled than they were 10 years ago? The position doesn't seem to evolve as quickly as other positions.
Because fundamentals aren't well taught in a lot of places relative to other positions. DotB's point is dead on, but of those that do have interest, items such as importance of the plant foot, swing power, fluidity of follow through, and skip step aren't just known by most, let alone how to teach and/or fix them.
For a personal example: It's punting, but I saw a top HS game around here recently, but I saw both teams having punts repeatedly off tip sides of feet. Least power, least control. I felt sick to my stomach, and nothing was done. Field position matters, coaches!
Watch for a freshman named Will Reichard next year. The folks at Chris Sailer's camp and I both think this kid is absolutely generational. Swift, easy, repeatable motion.
I keep telling my 10 year old the sure fire way to a college scholarship is being able to make 40-50 yarders.
Hi Dad!
I laughed out loud for real. Mine encouraged the same to the letter, that's why, and love your notion to be honest. It's a skill I'd like to have in retrospect. My motion absolutely sucks, more suited to rugby.