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| throwing mechanics | 10/1/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: my name is ed i live in the uk and am just starting to play football, i want to play quaterback as i ...
A: Ed Here are some instruction video links that can help you: 1. ...
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| I want to be the best, and be recuited! | 10/1/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: Well, I'm a junior at my high school. We are a small 3A school. We have not had a winning season ...
A: Loggan There are a couple things you can do to be attractive to schools as a player. The first thing ...
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| right sport? | 9/30/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: im 14 years old and im having a tough year in football. im doing fine.. but my coaches yell all the ...
A: A lot of coaches (in every sport) believe that the best way to motivate players is to yell at them, ...
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| chop blocking | 9/29/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: Do defensive linemen (nose guards in particular ) ever chop block? The reason I ask is my son was ...
A: Frank, Thank you for your question. WOW - I am very glad you are astute and following what is being ...
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| Creating mismatches in the run game. | 9/28/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: What are some general philosophies or rules to follow as to creating favorable/successful running ...
A: Part 1 I look for both if possible. If we think we can attack a weaker player on one side of the ...
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| Discerning between man and zone coverage | 9/25/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I have a question as a fan trying to expand his knowledge of the game. When watching TV broadcasts ...
A: The best way to answer your question is if the linebacker you are referring to runs deep down the ...
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| Why am I playing? | 9/25/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: My son is in his 5th year of playing tackle football, 3rd year playing for his high school. Last ...
A: Betty Just following up. How did your son do this week? Is he enjoying the game any more? Has he ...
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| defending the cut or crab block | 9/24/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: My son is playing on his first team and asked. How do I defend against the cut block. Can he jump ...
A: Ralph Yes he can jump over the cut block but best way is to ward it off by using his hands and ...
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| Back on the horse | 9/22/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: Hey David? I play CB and blow out my knee making a tackle 2 years ago..ACL cartiledge, the whole ...
A: I've been thinking about this and in order to give you a good answer I need to know some more ...
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| Widreciver or Quarterback? | 9/21/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I am a freshman in high school and want to play football next year but i decided to skip this year ...
A: I would suggest working on three core muscles, the chest, legs and back. Do squats, leg press ...
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| high school football rules | 9/21/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: i was wondering if you could please tell me what site i should look at for all the official high ...
A: Go to: http://www.nfhs.org That's the web site of the National Federation of High School ...
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| Widreciver or Quarterback? | 9/21/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I am a freshman in high school and want to play football next year but i decided to skip this year ...
A: I would suggest going out for receiver next year. Since you choice to skip a year of football, ...
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| Inadvertent Facemask Penalty | 9/20/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: In a Pennsylvania HS varsity game, offense first and ten from their own 30. QB passed for 4 yard ...
A: Dave Thanks for your question I have just returned home form working my college game and as my ...
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| off line | 9/19/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: i am 14 i weigh 230 and i am 5 6 i am a right tackel i lost my first string position because the end ...
A: You need to work on your feet, get them quicker. Jumping rope is get for getting your feet ...
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| What does a college football walk-on work out consist of in the D-1A level? | 9/18/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: Is it combine based? Like, 40 yard dash time, position drills, broad jump, etc. Or, is it like the ...
A: Danny It depends on each team as to how the coach will run the walk on try outs. Some programs do a ...
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| Creating mismatches in the run game. | 9/18/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: What are some general philosophies or rules to follow as to creating favorable/successful running ...
A: Formations is the key to mismatches or favorable matchups for your offense. I coach in the ...
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| a lot of questions... | 9/17/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: My son is 11 yrs. old and plays on a pee-wee division football team. He started the season as the ...
A: I had to do a bit of thinking about this. If your son is OK with contact in practice, but there are ...
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| Roughing the Kicker (Punting situation) | 9/16/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: We had this situation come up and I can't find the exact ruling in the NCAA rulebook. 4th down and ...
A: FOLLOW UP: Mark I reviewed my notes from a 2005 Rules meeting presented by lecturers from ...
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| Aggressive play | 9/14/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: ,the biggest problem I have is playing aggressively my skill is ok but i just need help to play ...
A: The first question I'd ask is SPECIFICALLY what do you mean by play more aggressively? Why do you ...
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| Size matters | 9/14/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I'm 6'0" 170lbs I am going to school to play Div II ball next year. I am trying to play running back ...
A: John just keep doing what you are doing. Size is great, but if you a little smaller and are ...
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| Not a play maker | 9/14/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: Kenward. I'm sure this is probably a common question for you. When i'm in practice i am flying ...
A: What I'd like you to do is this - sit down with a pencil and paper and write down when this started ...
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| gloves | 9/14/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: I have under armor gloves that are gray and black on top with a silver front that would be on the ...
A: Andrew, Thank you for your question I apologize for the slight delay in answering it. As my ...
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| PROSPECTING FOR COLLEGES | 9/13/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: Our son is wanting to play college football. He played FB in JV and three years HS football but we ...
A: There are some services out there, online that you can hire to help get his name some exposure. ...
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| Assessing one's potential. | 9/12/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: Kenward, I am 19 years-old. I am wanting to set some "realistic" goals. I really want to play QB, ...
A: The physical game is all about your strength, endurance and flexibility (basic physical potential) ...
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| Middle School Football | 9/10/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: I am a 7th grade football player.My coach put me on right guard.I a good catcher. I am the mini ...
A: I'd suggest changing the way you look at this. Your coach is the one who decides who plays what ...
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| how to start off | 9/10/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I am only 13 years old but have watched collage football all my life.I have also played football for ...
A: Well Tate keep working hard and playing football. To be a great coach, you need to play and ...
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| What are my Chances? | 9/9/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I couldn't play football in highschool because of family issues, but I want to play for college. I ...
A: Truthfully, your chances arn't good to play at a D-1 school of that caliber. But with your height ...
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| SOn's playing time | 9/9/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: My son is a senior on the high school team. He has played football for about 10 years. He is 6' 160 ...
A: As a coach I don't ever care if a parent comes and talks to me about their kid. As long as they ...
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| how can i improve my cornerback skills? | 9/9/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: im a senior playing tackle football and i am cornorback, ive been trying hard to improve but when i ...
A: This is a situation where planning and mental practice will help you a lot. Sit down with pencil ...
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| Miami-Florida reception along the sideline | 9/8/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: During the Miami-Florida game this past weekend, there was a reception that a Florida receiver made ...
A: Dave, Thanks for your question. I have heard about this play and have read about it but did not see ...
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| Center to OT | 9/8/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: MY 12yo son has played in pee wee football since since he was 9yo. Over those 4 seasons he played ...
A: Angie they probable put im there because of his experience and technique. Experience goes along ...
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| Defensive End Technique | 9/6/2008 | Victor Winnek |
Q: At a local high school game a defensive end on the opposing team would lay on downed offensive ...
A: FOLLOW UP _ Dave, Hold as described is a Defensive hold. The high school rules have been reluctant ...
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| help | 9/3/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I`m a 6`4 230 tight end. I bench 265 clean 265 and squat 405. In our district i am a great tight ...
A: JJ a good tight end avoids getting jammed on the line of scrimmage. To avoid getting jammed by ...
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| Question about Fullbacks | 9/2/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: Im a 21 yo Mexican playing football for Borregos of the ITESM at campus Tampico and Cuervos from the ...
A: The single biggest thing that you can do to improve your overall body stregth is lifting ...
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| tight end | 9/1/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: i am a sophmore in high school and currently playing nose guard. i would like to switch to tight ...
A: Tight ends must be great at blocking. Tight ends also have to be great team players, and ...
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| kicking | 8/29/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: I just started kicking for football this year. my coaches think i kick pretty good i kick about 50 ...
A: Noah I would just suggest that you keep working hard in the weight room. Work especially hard ...
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| How to control my breathing | 8/28/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: We have just started our 3rd day of practice at middle school in the afternoon workouts for ...
A: Wyatt this is totally normal condition. You are probable working harder than you have ever ...
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| 12 men on field | 8/25/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: My 10 year old son plays on a youth football league. There was a play at this weeks game that didn't ...
A: Yes it is. It is dirty and cheap way to score a touchdown but it is legal. It is called the ...
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| 1st year for my son at 10 years old | 8/22/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: Can you help ME. This is my sons first year. He is not the fastest runner on the team. He is a ...
A: Well first off without good line play, the team will more than likely be unsuccessful. So ...
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| Invisable | 8/20/2008 | Jared Noel |
Q: N I'm Invisable.... Although i easily work harder than anyone on my team, hustaling 100% n drills n ...
A: Well Danny it's never fun to go unnoticed. Sometimes coaches do overlook effort and hustle. ...
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