How can I help my son become a better football player?
ms_n_flyte asked:
He is on his JV team, and currently plays guard. The coaches are great, but I’d like to encourage him (positively) to become the best player he can be. He is 13. Weighs approximately 150, and is 5′6″. I know NOTHING about football, but have read up on the position. They currently practice 2hours after school, but b/c there is no dad at home to help with running plays, or whatever on the weekend I’d like to know what I can be doing to supplement. Thanks for the advice.
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There aren’t really a whole lot of “front yard” drills for offensive linemen. You could have him practice exploding with his hands into a dummy. Or you could practice footwork by doing some pass blocking (keeping himself between you and the backfield). Overall just make sure he stays in good shape but puts on mass at the same time. Gaurds need to be big boys. bsouth_1119
There are some great learning tapes provided by some guy on the positions of football. This guy was a former NFL player and I’ve seen informericals about it. But he teaches excellently the three and four point stances. tackling, blocking, etc. Wesley W
Park your car in the grass and get that boy to push it around the yard. veggiefootballfan
just get a hitting pad or dummy and have him practice firing out and stuff like that with him im feelin this
get him on the juice,”just kidding”.There is a training video you could get by Bill Parcelles or get him a private coach. Matt G
seek out a male relative or friend of the family who will work with him. Perhaps he and some of his team mates can form a small training group that pledges to train together and push each other.
With all due respect, unless times have changed drastically from when I was in high school, I dont think your son wants to be seen practicing his football playing training skills with his mother. ron j
Feed him lots of mashed potatoes and gravy. He needs to be big. G-Man
TRAIN HUM DUDE! TRAIN HIM! mutasim a
The best thing for him to do is lift weights and footwork is important too. Being a lineman is all about foot work and being able to push people around… so he needs to be strong. if he started lifting now he would be a beast by the time he’s a senior in high school hjmmoye21
Really nothing…allow him to do what he wants without pressure from an adult..if he wants to quit…say nothing…only help him if he “ASK” for help IwannaKnow
Have him watch tape of some of the greats, like Larry Allen,Will Shields,Charley Hannah and Gene Upshaw. And remember, all great O-linemen have quick feet and know how to use their hands. Raidersith
volunteer your free time to the football team. kids need the support and when he gets older he will appreciate the time you spent with him Detroit fan in Colorado
Well not molesting him will probably help. zrules55
One of the best things you can do is talk to the coaches, and ask what kinds of exercises he can do and which kinds of machines you can buy for him. That way, he can work out at home. You always want to be the strongest player on the field, and it never hurts for a lineman to bulk up on muscle. Give him generous helpings of food too, size is great in the trenches. Also, he probably wont be playing strictly guard, so if you have him run to get faster, that will always help, since speed and strength are two of the key four things on the football field. The other two are brains and heart. Basically, you want your line to be big, strong, and smart, so get him some workout equipment, put him on a high protein diet, and as long as he works hard, the results will be great. Its always great to get coach feedback and input, so remember that. And also, get your sons input on what he wants to do first before you go out and buy weight stuff, because ultimatley, its all for him, and if he doesnt want to, dont object, give advice. OHIOSTATEBUCKEYES
your the dad you will try and you will end up being a bad guy. dont be a coach be an innportant person maby supply him protien mixes or other inportant asseset to his football cerrer. but make shure your a supportive parent at home.he goes to practice alot but its up to him if he really whants to try. dont push to hard he wont like it. i me a baseball player and have done this with my dad he made it work. good luck Chad P
get a male neighbor or ask your boyfriend or any men you work with to help if they can… The Great and Powerful Oz