How to Play Linebacker in Football : Stance & Positioning of Linebackers

[TheZelanor]

I bet this team loses, a lot.

[TheWickedEnd0851]

I'm switching from Receiver to Linebacker next football season . First time playing Linebacker this year , so im trying to study as much as possible before the pre season starts :)

[91gt306]

The 2 point stance looks like I got take a number 2 stance to me.

[Lawdawgjr5]

i dont need to learn bout my stance..... ur not gonna stand in one place anyways ur gonna be moving so whats the point. And those kids look like theyve never played before haha. I can tell u all how to play with a shorter version. 1. stay moving, 2. read the qb, 3. light somebody up!!!

[seel0w]

@Lawdawgjr5 you sound like you have never played before...

[Realniqqa3]

U can tell his players is garbage, cuz they all got dem weak ass duck helmets lol

[thumbsmcd]

dude tell your damn players to get their hands out of their sleeves.....I coach 6 year olds and they look more intimidating then that. I can't stand when kids are doin that.

[1997darion]

the look cold

[Danielvis777]

Yeah, this guy is some garbage, he got the LB stance totally wrong

[bootloot125]

why does he have two guys just standing around

[kasteraiph]

dude get you hands out of your sleeves. get some damn gloves

[bap4870]

your hands are suppose to hang in the LB stance....this coach has no idea what he's tlking about

[NorCALREDNECK96]

#22's a pussy. he put his sleeves over his hands wierdo

[DeadXManXsXStare]

l love expertvillage.... But who the hell put this retard on youtube? The linebacker must have a good view of the offensive line and backfield in order to read the play and judge his appropriate course of pursuit or coverage zone but also must be in a position to accelerate forward to stuff any fool who dare take the ball anywhere near his side of the play. With your linebackers doing wall squats like that, the only place they will go fast is up, not forward, and not to the side.

[Xboxlove1]

does anyone with experience know if i can get builtt in 7 months of the gym? im only 6 feet 170 pounds, and i wanna play linebacker PRO for high school seniors [im 16]. Could i get a lot of weight in 7 months of muscle or thats too little of time?

[mcsroyals]

@terrell568 yo I'm 5'10'' I'm not that small...

[Mistahbonbon111]

what pussies using sleeves

[jumpman366]

Dont worry youll see my HS on espn next season.

[jumpman366]

@phil0185 go eat a dick clown.

[benweck]

@jumpman366 How about stop posting your weights and start making hits?

[terrell568]

#4 look like he doesnt play football 1. Why is he cold? 2. he look small as a LB a running can easily run him over 3. i hope this sean obsen guy was using him as an example

[jumpman366]

Im 6'0" 180 freshman linebacker,my coaches want to move me up to vars next season.

[Phil0185]

@jumpman366 What does that have to do with anything?

[jumpman366]

@Phil0185@Phil0185 Uhh, you're an idiot. My size is above normal for a linebacker at my level (level meaning JV) ,i think it has a lot to do with me being a great LB dont ya think?im not gonna argue with you online because thats just lame,have a good day.

[jumpman366]

@Phil0185 But you pick on me out of all the guys who posted their height and weight because im the biggest? Child please.

[Phil0185]

@jumpman366 No that's not it, it's just that no one really cares

[jumpman366]

Im 6'0" 180 freshman linebacker,my coaches want to move me up to vars next season.

[silentpounce]

im 5`7 170 and i and a snowplow

[ocald0922]

I'm 5'7 160pounds ad I want to play football but idk wit position to play I was thinking linebacker

[ginzers1234]

@ocald0922 try receiver or running back maybe corner back or safety 

[1l0velesbians]

@ocald0922 it depends what state and year of high school your in. in new york you can probably get away with that size as a varisty linebacker but it really depends on your location.

[TheBeastRhino]

this dumb shit must have never been taught the 3 places of motion on a linebacker.  ankles, knees, and hips. your shoulders should be down... your head should be up, and your feet are at shoulder width, slightly pointing inwards.

[cometfamily46]

ya i play bACKER and the stance in these vid sucks

[res3bud]

This doesnt help anyone really. If you want to learn how to really play backer, watch film from Penn State. They dont call 'em Lineback U for no reason.

[res3bud]

@Shizzle109 and @Romulojr11 I'm an upcoming sophmore also.

But where are you guys from. You guys are pretty small. I'm not trying to be offensive or anything but I though i was small. I'm 5'11, 180. My max bench is 200 and Squat is 430. I thought i was small to be playing LB. Guess not. And to get better, work on your stances and agility. I usually get more tackles if its easier to get to the edge. Also, work on exploding thru from the legs. And get a good core set. Thats essential.

[1l0velesbians]

@res3bud just gonna give you advice about weight lifting. I was a linebacker 5'10 160 pounds max bench 240 and squat 400 my sophmore year, but I was trying so hard to gain weight and overworked myself inthe weight room and ended up tearing my shoulder tendon. Im a senior now and missed my last 2 years of football. Im just saying lift smart and you will get results also if you stay low and hit hard with your shoulder not your helmet. Make sure you stay disiplined and control your gap.

[res3bud]

@1l0velesbians Alright, I'll make sure i do. thanks.

[Shizzle109]

Hi im upcoming sophmore,

weight: 168

Max bench: 155

Height: 5.6

Squat Rep: 240

Im trying out for MLB do you guys think i can do it?

[Romulojr11]

@Shizzle109 i'm also a upcoming sophomore and i have lots of expierence in playing middle line backer

weight: 145

max bench:165

height:5'10

squat rep:305

and i think u can make it u just gotta work out a little more, and keep a good two point stance, oh yea always keep yur head on a swivel, and if u do then you'd probly make it

[jakizzle3]

@Romulojr11 5'10, 145?? youre skinny as fuck

[535635monsters]

@Shizzle109 all you have to do is train a little harder to get your numbers up.

[HatinKuziSkain]

these are the most unathletic looking football players ive ever seen

[davvv3111]

HI, um im new to football and spring training starts in a week and im not to sure what to try out for. I weigh 130 im somewhat fast and im bout 5'7 5'8. ( im mostly muscle im not a fat kid) so does anyone know what position i should go for? please reply

[JohnLClarke22]

corner or safety.

[SexyPandaNinja]

You Sound Like A Free Safety

[ClearBlackWater]

Corner back or Wide receiver.

[bigboy51ish]

sounds like a safty to me

[paralyzer90]

@davvv3111

wide receiver, or cornerback

[bayboiblaze]

@davvv3111

corner bak get ur hands up and u good

[44split]

haha.. if your pants got pockets, use them for your hands...thats the same like putting them to the hips...

#22 did it right, he left his hands home...was too cold for them...

what a coach is this?

why can´t he teach football???

[midllelinebackerboy]

im sorry guys but your all wrong i watch these videos and they help im having high schools you need scholar ships to go to scouting me

[CameronRainey]

@midllelinebackerboy what??? rewrite that comment cause i didnt understand wat u said

[syderpaintballer]

22 got no hands!

[davidisinlove]

i <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3 football

[crenshaw502]

there stances are totally fucked up! your hands should be out in front not on your hips

[Olroy6666]

xD this man is teaching those little boys wrong.

[Ccarcamo713]

the stance is right...the kids just look retarded because their doing it wrong.

[HellGnomez]

this is helpful ☺

[tddraper52]

fuck this knees bent hips down hands on knees only have your hands up when the ball is snapped

[nickchowski]

knees bent and hips down and hands up

[mintsharpie101]

im a line backer and this is now how i do it i put my hand on my knees insted f in the middle and im all amreican =]

[mcssean]

wow fail this is normal shite

[SyNSlAsH3000]

this is gay

[TeshawnEdmonds]

If this is "gay" as you would call it, you wouldn't be watching this video.

[AndrewsFootage]

i agree with TeshawnEdmonds.

[raiderkriswallace]

lol the good old pee wee duck facemasks god i miss those ...... not

[Tbuttsa8]

if ur playin linebacker u should already know this shit

[greenbayman4]

82,402 videos!!! wow. and thanks i showed my friend this who stinks at line backer and he is a little better with know what to do.

[PointyEdge]

are you guys from rhode island cus u play like it

[anamu7tram]

this is so good and by the way whats expert village

[rohndra]

a how to website