Extend your dominant arm as far in front of you as possible, keeping the ball horizontally and the laces pointing up, pushing the ball out. Angle the ball's snout to point in the opposite direction of your dominant hand (if you're right-handed, point it to the left). Step forward two steps. Swing your leg back and forth so that the ball rolls away from you until it goes out of bounds. The distance that the ball travels is called your "takeback." You can increase this takeback by stepping further away when you kick or passing the ball instead of kicking it. You can also decrease the distance that the ball travels if you bring your foot down harder on the ball or use your heel rather than your toe for more control. There are three types of punts: straight, spiral, and roller. A straight punt is the simplest and starts with the ball being kicked as high into the air as possible. The kicker must get enough height to avoid any contact with players or objects on the field. When the ball reaches its highest point, the kicker extends their leg and kicks the ball as hard as they can in the opposite direction they are facing. A spiral punt works the same as a straight punt but the ball begins to spin as it rises into the air after being kicked.