How to find the right Football Kicking Holders & Tees AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Football Kicking Holders & Tees
- Tee height vs. level of play
- High school (NFHS) allows a tee up to 2 inches. College and NFL kickoff tees are limited to 1 inch. A tee that is illegal at your level means practicing a ball position you cannot use in games.
- Field goal vs. kickoff use
- Kickoff tees hold the ball upright or angled for a running approach. Field-goal blocks support a held or teed placekick where allowed. College and pro field goals are kicked off a hold with no tee, so those kickers need a holder, not a block.
- Ball angle adjustability
- Prefer tees that allow several lean angles, from upright to tilted back. Kickers tune ball lean to their contact point, and a fixed angle limits technique development.
- Solo practice holder
- For kicking without a partner, use a spring-arm or weighted holder that supports the ball at holder-style lean and releases on contact. It replicates a live hold far better than a tee for field-goal practice.
- Base stability and durability
- A wide, heavy rubber base that stays put on both turf and grass, and survives repeated cleat strikes. Tees that tip or crack after mis-hits are a common failure.
Brands that matter
- Franklin Sports: Widely available youth and recreational kicking tees.
- Wilson: Basic kicking tees sold alongside its footballs.
What to avoid
- Tall youth or novelty tees if you play in a league that caps tee height.
- Lightweight plastic tees that tip on turf or crack after a few mis-hits.
- Using a tee as your only field-goal practice if your level requires a held kick.
Questions
Can I use a tee for field goals?
In high school (NFHS), yes, up to 2 inches. In college and the NFL, field goals and extra points are kicked off a hold, so practice with a holder.