Posts Tagged “Accuracy”
Mar
15
2010
Correcting Middle School American Football Learning HabitsPosted by: Mr.Football in Football Sites and The Best ArticlesThere are three steps of a great catch: First, place your hands in front of you with your palms open and thumbs out forming an open triangle for the football. Second, keep your eyes on the ball through the entire catch. Third, roll the ball into a secure ball position before you take your eyes off the ball. Many receivers can get into a bad habit of looking away from the ball before it is stored away properly. This increases fumbles and turnovers. To overcome this habit set up a simple drill where two players pass the ball to each other stopping at each critical step: the catch, the follow through, and the tuck. Conditioning: Five dot jump Conditioning drills are effective in training and helping athletes be strong and reactive. This drills intention is to help quickness and accuracy on the field which will reduce errors and increase the chances of great plays. In order to execute the drill you will need a place with five dots, either marked on the grass or on a mat, forming an x shap … Tags: Accuracy, American Football, Bad Habit, Ball Position, Critical Step, Dots, Fumbles, Grass, Intention, Open Triangle, Palms, Place Your Hands, Quickness, Receivers, Three Steps, Turnovers
Mar
13
2010
Improving Elementary Football Position StrengthsPosted by: Mr.Football in Football Sites and The Best ArticlesFor this reason, coaches like this drill for its focus on speed and accuracy. In order to execute the drill you will need a place with five dots, either marked on the grass or on a mat, forming an x shape much like the dots for the number five side of dice. The player will start by placing a foot on the back two dots and then jumps together to the middle dot and then out separating his legs to the outer dots, much like you would see in hop scotch. The second phase is having the player touch each of the dots with only one foot, and then switch to the other foot. Then continue around the dots with both legs together. The last step is the same as the first hop scotch method but this time when the player reaches the other side they will turn around on the two dots. Because this drill is intended for accuracy and speed, it is recommended that players start out slow and deliberate and then speed up to their maximum time. Playbook Practicing Every football team will have certain plays. It wi … Tags: Accuracy, Dots, Football Team, Grass, Hop Scotch, Legs, Maximum Time, Middle Dot, Reason, Second Phase, Shape
Nov
04
2009
Advancing NFL Sports - Quarterback SuggestionsPosted by: Mr.Football in Football Sites and The Best ArticlesThis drill begins with the player starting on two of the outer dots and jumps feet together to the middle dot and then out again to the edge dots separating their feet. Next the player will jump touching each dot with on leg only, and then switch using the other leg. The next step is jumping on all five dots with both feet together. The last step is the same as the first hop scotch method but this time when the player reaches the other side they will turn around on the two dots. Players will need to increase their speed and accuracy to be effective with this drill. Angle tackling Because not every tackle is direct and head on, it is necessary to set up an angle tackling situations during practice. Set up a simple drill with two players, on as the offense with the ball running in a straight line, the other as the defender running towards him at some angle. As the opponent comes toward the defender he will need to adjust his body position and shorten the angle, put his foot in front of … Tags: Accuracy, Body Position, Dots, Hop Scotch, Middle Dot, Nfl Sports, Opponent, Straight Line
May
29
2009
The Positions on an NFL TeamPosted by: Mr.Football in Football Sites and The Best ArticlesHe runs the show, so to speak. An NFL Quarterback must be able to pass the ball with great accuracy and throw for great distance. Above all, he must be able to make decisions in a hurry and must be able to adjust on the fly. Ideally, an NFL Quarterback is tall enough (say 6′3″ - 6′4″ tall) to see over opposing players in order to pass the ball, and quick enough to get away from their pass rush. Running Backs 20 - 49 - As the name implies, a Running Back generally runs with the ball. He also catches passes from the Quarterback, and must be able to block opposing players. Running Backs line up behind the Quarterback. Linemen 50 - 79 - They consist of a Center, a Left Guard, Right Guard, Left Tackle and Right Tackle. Linemen line up along the line of scrimmage (where the ball is at the start of the play); they are the biggest players on Offense; NFL Linemen usually weigh in at around 300 lbs or more. A Lineman’s job is to block opposing players, keeping them away from their Quarterback a … Tags: Accuracy, Decisions, Fly, Great Distance, Hurry, Job, Line Of Scrimmage, Lineman, Nfl Quarterback, Nfl Team, Running Back, Running Backs, Rush
May
03
2009
Garage Door Sports Double Door Football TargetPosted by: Mr.Football in Football Training
Door Slammers Football Go deep and throw a pass into the endzone for a touchdown! Practice and perfect your passing with this handy training tool that easily attaches to your door. Six embedded sensors judge the accuracy of each pass. An electronic announcer commentates and plays realistic football sounds, and the LED display keeps track of the down and where you are on the field. Includes one football. Requires 3 “AAA” batteries, included. Measures 45″L x 24″W.
Jan
22
2009
Nike 1000 Spiral Tech OFFICIAL Football(price/each), Composite, Balls, FootballPosted by: Mr.Football in Balls
Features: All Weather Composite Tags: Accuracy, Balls, Butyl Bladder, Football Nike, Football Weather, Nike, Nike Football, Spiral
Jan
10
2009
Nike 1000Y Spiral Tech YOUTH Football(price/each), Composite, Balls, FootballPosted by: Mr.Football in Balls
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