I want to try out for my football team. I want to know if i should play WR or CB or RB?

Question

Well im a jr. and i run da 40 in about 4.40 to 4.45. I play pick up games with ma friends and they all say i should play CB cause i love to hit and i swat the balls alot from da WR. but i also catch really well. But I want to try out for the RB position because i played soccer all my life and i have really strong legs and dont mind getting hit if i have pads on. I just want to know anyones insight? Thanks

Answer 1

It would help to know your height and weight,

if your tall definitely would choose either the WR position or the CB, depends which one you would rather play.

If your a Little shorter and have some good strength definitely go with the running back.

Answer 2

Do not tryout for RB. The position sucks because you get hit every play and most likely not on your terms and besides the coaches already have a RB in mind if they are any good. WR take time to get good at because of the timing with the QB. You might be a great WR but if the QB doesn't like you its over. CB is the best pure athlete step in position. A dumb CB can make up a lot with speed, plus there are 4 DB spots while in most two back offences there are only 2 WR. Also hitting takes some time to get used to so you better be ready because most of the players would love to make a soccer boy cry his first day. They will be head hunting for you.

Answer 3

The most important training you can do right now, is to simply run. Build up your endurance and your speed. Being that you haven't played before (I mean organized football), your body may not be accustomed to the amount of running and endurance-related drills and exercises that go on in practice. My advice would be to start a running routine for yourself. Try an alternating speed/endurance on separate days (for example: M/W/F/Sun - Sprints and T/Thr/Sat - Long distance; try switching the length and where you run so you wont become bored). Next, I would just do a basic workout routine to build your core strength up...staying with the "Big 3" (bench press, squat, and power cleans). You can maximize the amount of time and the amount of muscles you work with just those three. Lots of ab/core work, because if you are a CB, you have to be able to move your hips and core really quick. Do what you are able to do in the beginning and progress slowly everywhere to where you are consistently seeing results each week. I would say its best that you can plateau around a month before real practice starts. By that time you should be adjusted to working out and what your capable of. Then, workout however your coaches tell you to. Lastly, watch the pros. They aren't there because they have bad form. Watch how they run their routes, how they play both man and zone coverages, how they use their hands, how to catch properly and securely, how they can get open. Just study them closely. Hope this helps a little until the season starts. Oh yea, go to the summer camps your school offers! Make yourself noticed by coaches!

Answer 4

if that is an accurate 40 time than those are excellent times and u are fast enought for all 3 however...

i think you should overlook runningback because it is your first year and runningbacks require very much knowledge at the game and play that position all their life...getting a starting job at rb is highly doubtful to a newcomer.....

i dont know ur schools tendencies but widereciever in high school get little to no action because of the lack of throwing the ball in hs football...

i recommend corner...u suit up and run which is what your good at and requires little knowledge.....with that forty time...some hieght and weight.....and 2 solid seasons playing at the next level is very possible wih a 4.4 forty

Answer 5

Playing football in pads and pickup games are totally different. You'll find out the first day of hitting. Maybe you should try out for RB and CB.

Answer 6

Play RB for a season, itll toughen you up more if you decide to play a DB position later on. I played WR for a little while in high school and helped me alot when i went to safety. It helps alot, too,understanding where to tackle and anticipate the offensive player when on defense. But if you really love to hit like i did, become safety. It feels good to hit someone in their blind spot.

Answer 7

Well, your 40 time is pretty damn good at any stage. But lacking football experience could hurt. Depending on your size, you could play any of the three. For any position, however, you're gonna need to train and learn how to play the position well, instead of just having raw physical talent.

Answer 8

You run a 4.4 40? I'd be willing to bet you are exaggerating more than just a bit.

Answer 9

If I were you, I would try out for CB. If you are good at that, you can play WR, TE............ If you can play defense you tend to be better at reading a defense. Just my opinion........ GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Answer 10

if u luv to hit and ur that fast play free safty or cb