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whaza w asked in SportsFootball (American) · 1 decade ago

what position should i play in freshman football?

im in football practice for about 5 weeks now and also got about 5 more weeks until the first game.i'm about 5'4 and 120lb, not that fast at running too[i could barely get below 6 sec under 40yrd dash ] i've gain about 15lb since we first began and was basically practicing for D end and T end and also a little for lineman. so far everyone seem to like me on the team becuase they know i work hard... i was even able to take a 250lb guy down once, which hurted really bad . but i want to know if im actually able to play the position i want or if you can prefer any that i would be good in.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    At the freshman level size and spedd are less important than at the higher levels. It is more important to learn your technique. Now, to me you seem like a player who belongs on the defensive line. But, you have to be diciplined to be there. A defensive lineman's job is to keep the pressure off the linbackers. Even thought you are not very big or fast in the 40, it seems to me like you can take a beating and get right back up. I play offensive line myself and I know I hate it when I blow the snot out of a guy and he gets back up.

    I dont see you as a Defensive end, but maybe nose guard. Or if you run a fourty defense, some type of inside lineman.

    I dont know if this helps you and if it doesnt, good luck this season.

  • 1 decade ago

    Since you are only a freshman, you have a lot of room to grow. To start right now, focus on a linebacker position. This first year, concentrate on technique, film study, and training. The way you eat and the way you workout is really important. In the beginning it is going to suck with the pain and soreness, but after a while you'll be lifting a lot more than what you do now and wonder how you started off so light. Dedication to your workout and craft is the key. Besides, the physical part is the fun part and even the slowest or weakest can get faster or stronger. I know this is a long answer, but just do your homework on muscle building products, workout routines, and only spend money if you have to.

  • 1 decade ago

    you should try linebacker or safety. You aren't that big and you can run fast so these positions are the best suited for you. I played high school football a couple of years back and as a freshman, i was around 5'9" 150lbs, my senior year, i got to 6'1" 180lbs. I played free safety and all you need is good vision.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    The bench. Your going to get trampled. Don't be surprised to see kids like 6'3" and 300 lbs. I didn't play because I knew i was gonna die. My friends played and they are much bigger than me and they got injured. I just finished 10th grade and almost 16 by a few days. I'm 5'5" and 135 pounds. I can lift more than my weight easily. I can also a mile in 5:15-5:30. I can also play. I am good at running, catching, and passing. I can only kick decently. I don't know what you could play but it is more than likely your coaches decision not yours. My friends said I should have played as a half back but the half backs got nailed all the time.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Play D End

  • 1 decade ago

    Well it's freshman year so you should just play whatever you want. When you get older you'll find a position that is better for your size.

  • 1 decade ago

    For freshman, I say work on your speed and play Strong Safety.

    Source(s): I am a Varsity Fullback.
  • 1 decade ago

    Also don't forget you can talk to your coaches and see what they can suggest for what may be the best fit for you and where you can help the team the most.

    We had a guy that wasn't real big or fast and they played him at nose tackle because he could still out quick the lineman.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like you have the idea. If you can take down a bigger guy you can play D end.

    But you should try playing as many possitions as you can to learn them. To understand how to play the other side of it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Safety, Linebacker, Or D-Line

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