Avery Atkins’ technique is all wrong.

When most kickers launch into a ball on a kickoff they make a hurdling motion with both feet coming off the ground, imparting as much weight and energy into the ball as possible.

“I pretty much eliminate that from my kick,” Atkins said Sunday at Fiesta Bowl media day. “I hit it and my leg shoots straight down to the ground. It’s not as explosive as straight leg power.”