Oklahoma Sooners Luke Elzinga and Ben Anderson join Nic Anderson and Kaden Helms on today's episode of Red Dirt Rambles. Luke Elzinga (punter) and Ben Anderson (long-snapper) give Oklahoma fans a special look into all the ins and outs of special teams, kicking, and long-snapping. Luke Elzinga breaks down the keys to success for punters and explains why playing conditions and ball pressures play a big role in punting. Ben Anderson talks about how college and NFL long-snappers get recruited, what a typical practice looks like for special teams players, and much much more.
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CHAPTERS 
00:00-Intro
01:29-Catching Up
01:47-Luke Elzinga
06:38-Ben Anderson
09:17-Recruiting for Special Teams
12:50-Punting Keys to Success
13:48-Coach Deakin
14:56-Long-Snapping & Punting 
19:05-Everyday Drills
22:13-Worst Playing Environments & Ball Preferences
25:22-More Drills & JJ Hester
26:52-Special Teams Practices
29:28-Leg Differences as a Kicker
30:34-NFL Helmet Caps
33:00-New Kickoff Rules & Targeting 
39:57-Biggest Fails 
44:11-NFL Talk
48:40-Recruiting Process
53:03-Spring Games
54:46-Season Outlook & Celebrations 
01:01 :05-Would You Rather