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Harrison Butker adjusts kicking routine during Chiefs training camp

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Harrison Butker adjusts kicking routine during Chiefs training camp

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is modifying his training camp practice routine for the 2026 season. Following a disappointing previous year with nine missed kicks, Butker aims to improve his performance by treating practice more like game scenarios. He emphasizes making one kick every 15-20 minutes to build confidence and mental resilience. Butker has streamlined his technique, focusing on consistency and aiming for field goals between 40 and 50 yards. His focus on improved preparation comes ahead of the upcoming season, where his effectiveness will be crucial to the team’s success.

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By the Numbers

•Butker missed nine kicks during the 2025 season.
•He is targeting consistent field goals between 40-50 yards.
•Butker aims to mimic game-day scenarios in practice.
•He has eliminated unrealistic distance attempts from training.
•Butker's adjusted technique focuses on mental simplicity and effectiveness.

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