What it is

The coffin corner is the small area of the field near the goal line and the sideline. A punter aims for it to leave the other team in a difficult spot.

In a game

If the ball lands there and goes out of bounds, the receiving team starts near its own end zone. The punter uses it when his team is near midfield.

More detail

It is a difficult kick to make: if it goes too far, it becomes a touchback, which gives the opponent a start at the 20. A great punter hits it with a high, accurate kick.