A successful punt block is made from four critical components.
- Arrival. Get to the punter. If this does not happen, his punt stays on schedule.
- Extension. Channel Superman, at least from the waist-up. Spread fingers, get long, flex everything.
- Interruption. Take the ball off the punter's foot without swatting at it. Just be stiff and obstructive.
- Completion. An insurance policy for the receiving team. Do not make contact with the punter.
Going 4/4 in these components produces a 100% likelihood of a blocked punt.