im a 5'11 180lbs 17 year old from australia and play american football over in oz, i play linebacker for my team but i know if i wana play high school or college ball im too small but i can take big guys down
i wana try free or strong safety
ive put on 12 lbs in the last month and a half and im aiming to get to bout 195lbs
how do i do this and get fast at the same time?
2007-03-04 21:22:13 · 7 answers · asked by dildo_1990 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Why don't you take three steps back and play free safety ??
I think thats a great idea.
A Nickleback or "Monster" (FS) position is ideally suited to a smaller, faster linebacker types.
On my 360 page is a friend that coachs at 2 levels and plays "down under". We share the same last name...sort of...you are welcome to contact him.
Good luck
2007-03-04 23:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Warrior 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Size doesn't play 100% in positions, now a days you need to understand the game and the position you will be playing. I was the exact same height and weight in High School when I played. I would suggest an outside linebacker (more of a contain guy) or dropping back into a FS position.
About the building speed while gaining weight... do it at the same time. Muscle weighs more than fat does, so you could easily trim the body up while gaining speed and weight. I would suggest working primarily on the quads, hams and calves... strong hams ensure a lower chance of lower body injuries, while working calves will give you that explosive boost you need to be quick. Building your quads will allow you to build speed off the quick starts, but ultimately... work on your calves and hams. This will allow you to start and stop quickly, which you will need in a game situation.
Work specific work-outs you could do.... ask your coach or even go down to a local gym and ask the trainer what they would suggest.
2007-03-05 10:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by f_back34 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was exactly your size when I played football in Highschool. I played safety(rather well) and cornerback (not so great with coverage 1 on 1). You get to make some nice hits at both positions, but I found safety easier to play and more fun as well. I had to much to think about when I played corner. Much of your decision should center around the type of defense your team is running, but I enjoyed safety overall.
2007-03-05 14:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by Eagle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's tricky to gain muscle weight and maintain speed and agility. You should find a weight that is easy to maintain and work out. At your age you could have more growing to do and may find that you become more guided by that factor. Talk to your coaches about this. Most coaches know what guys work best at the positions.
If you are fast and hit hard, then safety is a great position. You are a good size for that right now. Safety is a blast to play. You make a good sized safety for your age and if you like to hit could make a difference for your team.
2007-03-05 11:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by DB Cash 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was about your wt, a tad shorter, I found that the best position for me was "Defensive Tackle", you're in just the right spot, you can use your hands to push through the offensive line, and if you're fast enough out of the "HOLE", and bust through the line like a "Runaway Truck", you,ll get to see that frightened look on the quarterback as you close in on him, or be able to grab the ball, or jam up the ball runner, or grab the ball runner, you will always be in on the action. "Safety" requires long running, and more coverage, and you may, or may NOT be involved in the play, "Defensive tackle" is almost ALWAYS involved in the "PLAY" !
2007-03-05 05:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Safety or cornerback sound like a good position for you to play. Just make sure if the weight you are gaining that you keep training to stay fast.
2007-03-05 07:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Left out.
2007-03-05 07:26:22 · answer #7 · answered by Drunk365 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋