Long Snappers have many unique abilities. They can not only propel a football backwards, between their legs, but they do it while looking at the world upside down. They do it with uncanny accuracy and consistency, and they’ve got less than a second to get it done. Oh, and then they need to be prepared make a block and/or get into kick coverage.
They must be able to handle the pressure of a game deciding kick after spending most of their time on the sideline. If there is anyone else on the team that they can remotely relate to, it is probably the kickers. What does THAT tell you?
They get little recognition, and even if they are the best in the business, they can still walk into McDonalds unrecognized…sometimes even in their own home towns!
Long Snappers will rarely get the credit and often get the blame. They oddly enough are at peace with that.
Long Snappers are the epitome of a football specialist. They may find it hard to relate to others because they are in such a unique position on the team. The must have focus and confidence. They must be able to handle the solitude that is part of the long snapping culture.
It is why long snappers are such a unique fraternity. At Rubio Long Snapping, we not only understand that fraternity, we enjoy being a part of it.
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