im going to be a fresman in high school next year, and i play guard on my football team, and i was wondering wut it takes to be a good lineman.
2006-07-29 07:45:49 · 10 answers · asked by dannyb 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It takes size and strength.
But it also takes intelligence:
You have to know the difference between pass plays and run plays.
You have to be able to remember the count.
You have to know the direction of the play.
You have to know how to explode off the ball and drive your opponent low and far.
If you are uncovered - you have to know who your man is and where he will be by the time you are ready to throw your block.
No joke...it takes smarts to play O-line.
Good luck!
2006-07-29 08:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Warrior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I had to name one thing about being a good lineman I would say it's all about the footwork. If you give yourself a proper foundation it will make it really tough for someone to move you.
Another thing is to have a low pad level. The person who gets the lowest will always have the advantage.
2006-07-29 14:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by St. Jimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was actually told to loose weight. They meant fat of course. Quickness is the key. Who fires out first has a great advantage. On defense, most watched the guy on the other side. But I liked to keep my eye on the ball. As soon as I seen it budge, I was off.
2006-07-29 14:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Bodhisattva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bulk and acceleration to keep on driving the defender out of the way
2006-07-29 15:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by →◄Alex►← 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT TAKES SIZE SPEED AND HEART TO MAKE A GOOD LINEMAN.
2006-07-30 12:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by RICH T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heard a university coach somewhere say he liked his linemen agile, mobile, and hostile.
2006-07-29 14:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quick feet straight back good reflexs he has to be big strong and fast
2006-08-01 11:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
work on ur quickness, and get to know ur linemates. that might be the most important.
2006-07-29 14:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get strong in the *** and legs, for starters. start eating, start lifting, and work on your explosion.
2006-07-29 14:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by prisonguardson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be able to take *** and kick names...
2006-07-29 14:47:45 · answer #10 · answered by af4sguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋