Football tackling 101 Tackling is fundamental to football, and should receive proper attention at practices.
If you, or your players don't take tackling seriously you will not stop the offense and could also cause injuries.
Some points to remember when tackling: First, you need to stop the opponent quickly so make sure to place yourself directly in front of the opponent's path.
You can do this by placing your foot between your opponent's feet.
At the same time you want to bring your arms back in anticipation for the next phase.
Second, push your other foot keeping your knees low and bent, and in sync with your feet throw your hands up hard around the offensive player.
At this point you are well planted in front and your head should be in direct contact.
The one golden rule in making a safe tackle is to never, ever lead with or try to tackle with the crown of your head.
Tell yourself, or your players to imagine that they are biting the football.
The third and last step is to bring your hips up and drive the opponent backwards and towards the ground.
Setting yourself up for this last step will ultimately prove the success in the tackle.
Catching the ball high Because not all throws are perfect you will need to practice making catches that are high or low.
Here are some simple steps when making a high catch: The first and most important is that you extend your arms and keep your hands together in a diamond type shape to catch that football.
When you try to catch the ball with your body there is a greater chance that it is going to bounce off and cause an incomplete pass.
Important Tip: never, ever, under any circumstances, for any reason, take your eyes off the ball; even after you have caught it watch the ball until you know that it is safely in your grips.
Some receivers fear an oncoming tackle and want to check out the field as soon as possible, those receivers that follow the catch with their eyes are going to catch more and receive more playing time.
Running Drills: A Way of Life Running drills are one of the most basic ways that you can enhance your endurance.
Though dull and sometimes boring, these running drills will help you play your hardest until the end of the game.
Teams, or individuals, that do not complain throughout the running drills will be better off and better prepared for a game.
Because in the end, the team or players that are the fastest are the ones that win the championships.
Running has a final help to your team, and that is learning how to push beyond your limits, you will be surprised how often that happens in football, and in life Prevent fumbles with strong techniques You can't run with the football until you have learned some basic ball security measures.
Nothing is worse for your offensive team then turning it over carelessly to the other team in a fumble.
A great way to teach tight ball security is with four points.
The first point is the claw, meaning that your fingers are wrapped over the tip of the football.
The second point is your forearm wrapped around the ball and shielding it from the defense.
The third point is securing the other point of the football with your bicep making sure that it is right up against it.
Last point is to hold the back of the football right up against the ribcage and as you run keep it high and tight.
Run a couple of drills were the ball carrier runs through a pack of defenders to practice.
In this way you can practice great defensive moves to force a fumble, and also focus on offensive ball protection.