4th yr tackle player in a pee wee division
2006-08-07 20:13:34 · 9 answers · asked by ftbll-mom 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The best way is to watch as much football as possible and call out the formations befor the play starts. As well as recognizing the plays as they happen . So, when you get a chance let him watch college and NFL games and make it a game where he must recognize the formation and wether the play is run or pass as soon as possible as its happening. In a sense your breaking down film for him which is fundamental to every football players' career.
2006-08-07 20:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Ving 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NCAA and NFL designed video games will be good. He'll have to pay attention to the LB moves in those games. In real life though, keep him interested in the game and let him progress at his own pace. The best way he can learn at that level is to watch the guards feet at the snap. 99 times out of 100 they will tip the play by pulling in the direction that the play is going. If they drop back into a "cup" or "umbrella" looking stance, they're most likely pass blocking. In short, have him read the backfield formation first, the read the OG feet AT THE SNAP. He'll have to have an explosive first move so that if he runs the wrong way, he'll still be able to adjust and strafe down the line of scrimmage after the other OG and help make the tackle.
2006-08-08 11:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, at that age most kids are into video games so maybe you can let him play video games. He will be able to see the many different formations out there. Also by watching as much football as he can on tv, and also maybe going to the local high scholl games. I played football my entire life, but when i was that age I learned better by making the game more fun to me, which was indeed playing video games. Your son will come around it just takes time, so don't what ever you do pressure him to the breaking point. If you make the game seem no fun to him anymore he may stop playing so just choose the direction that you think will get his attention the most and flow with it.
2006-08-08 10:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by falcon4320 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
11 is still young. just keep him interested in the game. if he is having fun, then he will learn a lot faster. i completely agree with the people that have said make it a game. have him call out the plays etc. one tip though: don't use too many rewards with what he does. children will often loose interest and simply do something for the extrinsic (outside interest) reward instead of the intrinsic (self).
2006-08-08 07:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know a fun way for him to learn.. have him play the video game madden nfl 2007.. he will have fun and learn different formations and such..i never played football before but after playing madden for years i know all the formations and i learned a lot about the game of football so give that a try.
2006-08-08 04:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by chocolate_spoon16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should research the formations unless you already know them then use X's on paper then set up some cones then you could pads. Then watch football games and have him identify the offensive formation
2006-08-08 10:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by Ben B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is only 11 years old, just give him some time. Do not try to force it down his throat or it will not be fun for him - therefore counter-productive.
The Madden video game idea was pretty good I thought.
2006-08-08 09:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by Special Ed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's 11 years old. Just let him play the game and have fun.
2006-08-08 05:12:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him learn his own way
2006-08-08 05:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by gentsocar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋