Should i really play football?

Question

I really know alot about football, but i'm kind of scared to join the team because i may not know alot as the other plays and get kicked off. I know the gaps, Cover 2, 4-3, 3-4, and so on and so on. The only problem i see is that i am alittle weak, i only bench 120. I weigh 210 and about 5'8 what postion is correct?

Answer 1

What year in school are you?

If you're a freshman or sophmore and are trying out for the junior varsity team, the coaches are going to be very patient in making sure you learn correct techniques and also the basics of the offense and defense that the school runs.

If you're a senior and trying to make the team, you have to realize that there are guys who've been with the team 2 or 3 years, and understand not only the basics, but the real intracacies of the offense and defense. Making the team shouldn't be hard, but seeing lots of clock is going to be a real challenge.

At 5'8" and 210 (I'm going to take a shot here that you're a freshman/soph) you'd make a good anchor on the D-line at the very least. If you have some speed behind ya, inside linebacker (assuming the school runs a 4-4 or a 4-3) would be a nice spot as well.

I coached varisty for 2 years and we had a kid who was about 5'9" and 220, and I lobbied all summer for him to be a defensive tackle. By the 2nd game of the season, he was starting at d-tackle AND at guard on offense. He was pulled up to varsity after his freshman season. He wasn't super-strong, or super fast, but he had great explosion off the ball on both offense and defense, and had great understanding of both positions.

Don't be scared about "not knowing" the system. Coaches would rather have you ask them about what you do on a certain play or call rather than have you take a wild guess in the middle of a play. By you asking the coaches for help it tells them a couple things about you:

1.) That you're willing to learn and WANT to learn
2.) You obviously want to play, and know what you're doing when you do play
3.) You care about executing their offense/defense their way.

Football is a very emotional, very brutal and very egotistical game. You have to WANT to play, and play well. You have to understand that know-how and pure desire can make a player great. And you have to understand that the guy lining up in front of you doesn't care about you, he cares about obliterating you. You need to feel absolute contempt for anyone who lines up in front of you, and you need to essentially take them lining up in front of you as an insult, because they're there because they feel they can beat you or stop you.

As far as bench pressing goes...

I was about 5'9" 150 when I walked onto campus as a freshman. When I graduated I was 5'11" 255. I hit the weights HARD during the off-season. I benched no more than 135 as a freshman, and I set school records in the bench press as a junior and a senior.

Hard work and desire is all that separates the guy who watches the guy who's out there kicking *** every down.

Good luck!

Answer 2

i would say cornerback b/c ur small i play corner and i know the ropes after i have been yelled at millions of times read the following requirements

1. u should jump high 2 swat the ball
2. u should b fast 2 keep the reciever in front of u
3. u should b able 2 catch the ball for INT's
4. u should read a QB's steps 3 steps for a slant, curl, etc. ( short passes) 5 steps 4 flys, posts, corners ( long passes)
5.always read the steps of a QB b4 u look at the WR when the QB is done with the steps watch the WR but keep him in front of u.

i hope u can b a great CB, and remember its never 2 late 2 do something u want.

O and dont forget tackling ( u hav 2 b low, then put ur shoulder at their numbers and put ur head under their arm then lift and throw down with enough power. )

dont worry u will get it eventually!

Answer 3

I'm not sure what to tell you without knowing your age, but i'd say you could try for the following positions: RB, FB, LB.

Your going to have to improve your bench though. The rule of thumb is that you should be able to bench your body weight. If you can get your bench to 220 and your weight to 220, then we'd be talking. Another important thing to work on is endurance. You gotta be able to run run run.

Don't be affraid to atleast tryout, the other guys will respect you wether your good or not. And anyone who gives you problems just means their insecure about their own skills.

Good Luck to ya.

Answer 4

RB or CBseems your the size for a perfect RB... it maybe the roughest pos but at 210 you should shine....you should train on quickness,speed, and total strength..the most important exercise is squat....if you have great jumping skills(can dunk)CB maybe be the way to go but speed is a must there...all in all you should try it..football its the greatest sport ...the time there will leave you with good memories and a few good bruises too...lol

Answer 5

just give it a go - better to get kicked off than not even have tried

pick a level of team that suits a novice

build up your strength over time in the gym

are you fast or slow?

safety or defensive end/tackle if you are not speedy - if you are fast try lineback or receiver

Answer 6

No guts, no glory. GIve it a shot. Keep working out and come back stronger next year. Sounds like offensive guard might be a good spot right now.

Answer 7

try out as a wide receiver
if you can run and catch there should be no problems. I dont think you are strong enough for the line or a liebacker. You could also try out as a DB or a safety

Answer 8

Give it A Try. You Will Keep Second Guessing Yourself Till You Try it.

Answer 9

Play kicker if your arms are that weak. hahahah. Play corner back if you suck at football. not important in high school

Answer 10

Try at safety. Safest position in football.