Linebacker??

Question

What does it take to be an linebacker??

Answer 1

haha, in my other answer I told you what I do...


~strong
~ball perception
~make tackles
~some what fast
~be able to penetrate the O-line

Answer 2

speed strenght ability to take on blocks an avoid them ability to read blocks(iso, trap pulling...) and offenses (pass, run) (wishbone, i form...) when and where to blitz (if there is a big gap and the blocker has his head down)if you can tackle pass coverage knowing your d an where evry1 is ability to watch out for chop blocks(blocker dives at legs to take u down, stamina, angle of pursuit(runnin at an angle to meet the ball carrier an not chasin em form behind ability to block an escape blocks also able to read the fullback if a middle linebacker or able to read the last player on the line (tackle or tight end) if outside linebacker


i kno i play hs football as a starter(ima freshman) an add more to ur info like height weight wat u can bench squat

for example im 5'11" 160lbs i can bench 165lbs i can squat nearly 300 i can run a 40 in 4.9(better than some pros) these r the techniques an skills i have an i got 85 tackles in a 9 game season plus these help me injure 5 ppl

Answer 3

Ability to do it all. You have to be the brains of the defense and you HAVE to like hitting people. If you are afraid to hit someone, pick another position, kicker? Seriously though, you have to like hitting and knocking people down.

What it takes besides the obvious strength and speed, is the ability to read and react very quickly. That's what it takes! Good luck!

Answer 4

ALL IT TAKES TO BE A LINEBACKER IS BRAINS AND DETERMINATION. HEY, GOD BLESSED ME WITH 240LBS AND A HEIGHT OF 6'1" . HEY IF YOU SET YOUR MIND TO IT YOU CAN DO IT.

Answer 5

YOU NEED DECENT SPEED AND ABOVE AVERAGE STRENGTH. yOU ALSO NEED TO BE ABLE TO COVER A RB OUT OF THE BACKFIELD AND A TE. A NOSE FOR THE BALL WILL ALSO HELP.

Answer 6

Speed and toughness.

Answer 7

you need speed, strength, and awareness.