Ask the Coach: Defensive Linemen Rushing Strategies
By Coach Tom Bass Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:52am
Coach Tom Bass brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to USA Football. Along with answering youth coaching questions, he also receives emails from young players. You can email the coach at NFLAskTheCoach@aol.com.
Ryan sent the following question:
Coach, I play defensive tackle for my high school team, but I'm not very good at getting around a defender. What are some ways that I can get around the defender and get inside the pocket?
Hi, Ryan
Use your body weight to build strength
By Rett Larson Sun, 08/22/2010 - 10:24am
There are plenty of football players out there who dominate on the field without ever having heard of
You don’t need to know what a power clean is or work out with weights to succeed in youth football. Pushing and pulling your body weight can create raw strength. These three exercises will give you the most payoff for your effort.
Click here to see a video demonstration of these exercises.
Velocity push-ups
Making the jump to freshman football
By Joe Frollo Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:26am The jump from eighth to ninth grade is a big one in a football player’s life. Athletes go from being the biggest, strongest and fastest to nearly starting all over once they enter high school.
Soon-to-be freshman don’t have to make the plunge all at once, however. The process should be gradual to make it easier both physically and mentally.
