Much like in golf, a place kicker’s swing depends on his form. And in order to maintain a consistent swing, confidence is key.
Just ask North Carolina’s Nick Weiler.
“(Confidence) is pretty big,” said the junior place kicker after Wednesday’s practice. “It’s just like golf — if you feel good about your swing, you’re going to have a good swing.”
Coming off of a rough 2014 season when he made only five of his eight field goal attempts, Weiler says his swing and self-assurance weren’t where they needed to be.
But after working all offseason to improve both, Weiler’s efforts paid off in a big way during UNC’s season-opening loss to South Carolina, when he drilled two field goals of over 30 yards.