Linebacker Drills

[TheMarudin]

What do i do to play linebacker. I really want to. I weigh 210 and 6,0.

[666HighAndDry666]

I'm 6' about 195 lbs and I wanna play Linebacker so bad but I never get to play D unless we have injuries ]: and I always get stuck at D End. Shits lame. (I'm 17 and mostly play tight end or center)

[MININOOBSHOW]

what do linebackers do?

[ViaVistaVision]

@MININOOBSHOW either sack the quarterback, tackel a runner, or intercept a short pass.

[Bdlegette]

@Metalica695 thanks man I start on Varsity now I play a lot of positions OL DT MLB DE too lol

[Metalica695]

You Have to be Big for this position, You can't be 5'3 or 5'5 for this position or Weight like about 120 ibs

[broughton1996]

im tryin for linebacker on my highschools jv team, im 15, 5'10" and 160lbs am i the right size to play it?

[TheDjh30]

Im better than dat LB

[TheDjh30]

Im better dan that LB

[twentytwo4lyfe]

I personally find it annoying when people say 'OMG press 5 over and over!!' But for the love of god press 5 over and over.

awkward.

[generalzoe89]

what type of gear are they wearing .

as in the top with the design.

what is it called and where to buy

[gladiatorXIX]

@generalzoe89

its called the "tribal" design or like "Nike Gridiron Tribal" or something i dont remember, ive been out of highschool for 2 years lol.

Nike Outlet Stores usually have that stuff, or they use to

[SuperEazy12]

im 5'4 140 pounds pretty quick on my feet would i make a good linebacker? (I would love to play inside LB. playing for 8th grade next year)

[Tardicusmaximus4ps3]

@SuperEazy12 im going into 8th grade football i want to play middle linebacker i am 5'6 and weigh 150lbs and i max bench 190 im 13

[Metalica695]

@SuperEazy12 For 8th Grade I would give you a 7 Out of 10

[Bdlegette]

@shank894 my best friend & teammate is 6'2 300 lbs & im 6'2 200 lbs and we are in 9th grade

[Metalica695]

@Bdlegette lol I'm a Junior and I'm a Middle Linebacker at my Highschool's Football team and I'm only 5'11 and Weight 185 ibs, You are a beast for a Freshmen good luck bro

[G1pilotJ]

ok guys, instead of asking people on youtube what position you should play, ask your coach cos you dont know who you are getting answers from on here, get some sense!

[StrongSide55]

PLEASE HELP! SO THE GUY WITH THE YELLOW NIKE UNDERSHIRT WITH THAT SYMBOL ON THE LEFT SLEEVE WHAT TYPE OF SHIRT IS THAT? LIKE WHAT IS THE NAME OF IT PLEASE HELP IVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THEM FOREVER! SORRY FOR THE CAPSSS...

[bizmaxpro]

The black guy in the green shirt is my coach, Coach Brett Timmons

[KidSupremes]

Yo anyone help me out? Im a Junior now in HS and playing 1 technique D.tackle, Im very undersized to play DT but im very fast/quick and i think i should be playing LB or DE, problem is as a freshman i played DT and didnt play sophmore year and coaches still think im a DT, Should i ask to get moved or just keep working at DT?

PS. there are currently 5 DT, not being cocky i am the best of the bunch but we only have 3 LBers and need depth and our backup DTs can def. step up if i move

[mhsm22]

whos the black guy

[BLAKIECHAN25]

chop dem feet

[mcrdexfan]

@shank894 or mabey they are that big but they run like 10 second 40s ahah

[uberninja56]

what is wierd is a play o.t ant on defence i play strong side line backer

[RajWireman]

People, remember that this is just a basic video for people who aren't experienced in football. Take it with a grain of salt and commit to working hard, that's all! For the guy who commented on the tackler being too high, it is a simulation and no!!!!!! getting lower doesn't make you a better tackler, bringing your hips is what does the trick!

[vibespark1]

fga

[ibrahimmeso]

kinda fat for a linebacker..

[theguru118]

ok half u guys asking for wat position u should play arent giving the truth to how much u can bench or whatever. If ur 5 7, and only weigh 145, thats means ur a scrawny peice of shit, that has a little muscle, and i promise that uc ant bnech 130 15 times. So if your looking for what you should play, you should be left bench because you cant even be honest with yourself with what you can do

[daringer49]

im 17 im 6ft 250 lbs i bench 305 and squat 500 no lie my 40 is a 4.49 i play defensive end im thinking of going to lb what u think ppl

[conmagget]

stop asking wtf you should play it doesnt matter

[vigerious]

Ok im 13

5'11

155 (muscle mostly)

Last time i benched 120 bout 12 times but that was in seventh grade and i was weak

I think i squat 200

And my 40 is about a 5 flat

Also very agressive hitter in football

Should i try for defencive end or linebacker in highschool???

[chrisiztheman1618]

@vigerious dont bench at your age bud, do pushups, and DO not squat with weight at your age. I'd say DE

[vigerious]

@chrisiztheman1618 At the highschool 9th-12th are doing benching. I just turned 14 and made a signifigant gain in muscle, mostly in the legs though. My leg extention is 200 10 times and i ouldnt do bench this year because i broke my arm, so i will find out later in year how much i bench. I think im going to play a little of both though

[chrisiztheman1618]

@vigerious great but believe me, you will pay for it later if you keep this up. as you go through the growing stage you cant put that much presure on your joints man,

[vigerious]

@chrisiztheman1618 Guess so, im just going to maintain at everything at 100 for this year

[chrisiztheman1618]

@vigerious just be smart, talk to an experianced trainer and some experianced football players. No doubt in my mind that they'll think youre stupid for lifting so much so early.

[vigerious]

@chrisiztheman1618 Guess so man, thanks for advice bro. Il deffinatly tone down now

[dorkydj]

Do you guys think i could be one

i am 5'7 145lbs

i can bench 130lbs 15 times

leg press 360lbs 8 times

i run 100m in 11.5 secs

I am looking for new position suggestions

[hotbot413]

ok, here I go..

Im 12 years old, 6 ft 11, and I bench 900 around 29 times and squat 158185815815 and my 40 yard is only @ 4.21.

[pumprock93]

ok here i go

i am 5,10 230

i bench 225 8 times and i havent maxed

my squat is about only 335

my 40 time is kinda slow its 4.91

im 16

and im asian :D

am i good for linebacker or center?

cuz im a center and people tell me thats my strong point

i play both ways

[SuperBakeDizzle]

@pumprock93 work on ur speed. run daily! like sprints! til you cant run any more. then try to do and defensive line position and try linebacker

[pumprock93]

@SuperBakeDizzle i play linebacker already. but thanks! ill keep that in mind

[forrest666sauer]

@wanyebradybitch12 those are some not bad number but u should play outside not middle.. I recently my self moved to lb/fb from playing d tackle and center.. I'm 5 11 210... bench 275 squat 335 deadlift 415..my 40 time is 5.07 I'm 15 years of age also.. People call me a freak even though I don't have good genes :p but that other guy is right if u have the mental skillz u can suceed

[inkaoner]

Tackling is one of those things you usually catch on too. My son is 9 this was his second year in pop warner football. He came out of his shell more, better than last year he was scared. Cant wait till next year he should be a beast!!!!

[CharlieIcon719]

i wish your son luck and i hope he continues to play football. i have played since i was 7 and my father pushing me and being proud is what kept me doing the greatest thing on the planet which is play middle linebacker for 12 years now and i am heading into semi professional football hoping to pursue it all the way to the nfl from here. keep supporting your son and god bless.

[deonvan]

@inkaoner just like the movie gridiron gang starring the rock telling this kid he was afraid to get tackle everytime they make a play. he's more accident prone if he's scared, but if he go all out at it theres more chance of being safe that he'll firm up and avoid getting injured because his muscle is all tense up to protect him.

[waynebradybitch12]

great vid. im thinking of trying to switch from db to lb after this season. i weigh like 165-170ish, bench 135, and my 40 is around 5.0 seconds. one thing i need to work on is my agility for sure. any ideas? advice ?

[saggyleftnut]

linebackers are usually strong and sometimes have to take on lineman. to be considered strong you gotta atleast bench your bodyweight lol i weigh as much as you and i bench 225 and im a db

[JackoWacko4Tabacko]

Just keep it up those numbers are very good for a white kid.

[waynebradybitch12]

@JackoWacko4Tabacko update. ive been at the gym a lot recently and im now 160.8lbs, bench 135 9 times, 155 4 times, but i havnt tested my 40 in a while. should i keep going for linebacker or start going for more of a safety? thanks for all the help lol i didnt really expect anyone to respond.

[JackoWacko4Tabacko]

@waynebradybitch12

How tall are you? Thats important for a white linebacker. You possess the athleticism to make it as a player brah. I respect that you are trying in a world thats full of reverse racism in sports.

Bottom line, look at my boy Winfield from the Vikes. Size and speed dont matter too much if you have form and brains.

[waynebradybitch12]

thanks man. just measured and im 5' 11". one thing i need to fix is my mental game. i tend to try to do too much, and think too much about every little thing i do. but im sure that will just come in time.

[JackoWacko4Tabacko]

@waynebradybitch12

Man, dont think when you play. there are enough things going against you already, u just need to believe in your athletic ability and play mistake free fundemental and agressive football. Dont follow the crowd, do your own thing. Cockiness is also key, notice all the great LBers (I know most dont say that but look at Ray "I killed a guy" Lewis)

[waynebradybitch12]

yeah man ive realized all that recently. i know what i have to do

[CaM476]

i do the same thing, when i play i think too much and end up being too careful.

[forrest666sauer]

dose anybody know wewre u can buy there shirts

[910army]

so ne 1 can b a lb?

[910army]

i mean not ne 1 but certian people thats a lil big and muscle?

[BunnyOfElvnteenlives]

You can really suck at it. It is a challenging position in a game

[TheRapAMV]

Yo first year playing I'm going to the practices we're having befo the season, is all this accurate shit? Cuz are practices aren't gonna be that frequent until the beginning of august and I will practice this stiff @ the park or somethin

[gladiatorXIX]

just do a lot of sprints... work on your footwork, get your butt low, keep your head up and keep those feet movin... ule be fine kid, just work your butt off

[Takashi577]

Currently I am about to enter freshman year and plan to become a linebacker. I weigh 156-160lbs, bench around 110lbs, 6', and run the 40 yard dash in around 4.89 secs. Does anyone have any tips on ensuring a spot on A team or what other A team typical LBs are like?

[WhackyZaid]

just show your a tough s.o.b and your not afraid to tackle. your pretty big for a freshman. most good varsity lbs can weigh between 180-220 and can run and can hit

[gladiatorXIX]

yea i just graduated and i started for 3 years varsity. my sophomore year i was about 170 junior year i was hittin the 180 mark but i weighed in my senior year at 198 (peanut butter, protein shakes, and HARD WORK)

[Takashi577]

so about how fast should i be and how much should i be able to bench during my freshman year?

[WhackyZaid]

your speed in already pretty good, your bench will come by doing it. work more on your strength and you will be fine

[Takashi577]

alright thanks cause i was semi-worried about my speed cause some of the other LBs can run the 40 yard in about 4.76 to 4.79 and one of them weighs near 190 lbs and can run the 100 meter dash in 11.42 secs

[MyWonderwallx3]

no the thing is that i don't look like a lineman at all i'm build like a linebacker. but at the beginning of the year i was fat but after football season i lost it all and know people tell im a bit built. would you recommend sprints and bleachers?

[TheMasterGuru88]

You know how people say practice makes perfect well thats the same with running and jumping you keep doing sprints and anything you can do you get better. Lifting weights gives new muscle and sprints makes you faster cause you also need strong legs and thats were lifting weights comes in

[MyWonderwallx3]

this is to anyone.i'm trying to switch from center and dt because people say i can do better. can anyone here give me some major tips and drills o and any thoughts on how to get faster

[TheMasterGuru88]

You should lift weights and some stuff u can do to get faster is squat, calf raises and lunges and if your on the O-line and D-line your probably bigger than most people so you should try to shed some pounds if you are big.Some people are just made to be lineman

[JimmieK54]

You don't wanna just lift weights... That trains your slow twitch fibers. to make yourself faster, you have to train the fast twitch ones, and the only way to do that is to do sprints and drills with fast, ballistic movement.

[MyWonderwallx3]

thanks. i'm doing sprints,bleachers, and harness tire sprints.I should be starting my endurence in a couple of days.Also drills was exactly how i got good to start on A-team.the thing is though is i can't find that much good linebacker tips and drills like i did for the line. i'm quick 5'4 and about 135 anydrills would help and my coaches are helping too

[Takashi577]

something that helps a lot to get faster is sprinting 40 yard dashes and remember to give yourself a 20-30 second break cause sprinting tired isn't gunna get you faster, also drink a lot of water and keep up protein and i'm sure you'll be off great. Good luck man.

[luis131933]

whats a tipical linebacker tallnes ???

[patsfan60]

5'11"-6'2"

[heismanboy34]

thats more of middle linebacker size i know cuz thats wher i play. olbs usually range from 6'2" to 6'5"

[RJJProductionzzz]

i am a freashman and played outside linebacker. IN idaho!!! but half our coaching staff is out of NFl/college we do a few of these drills

[89kirk]

who here plays football and plays linebacker ?

[gladiatorXIX]

yea i do i started varsity sophomore-senior year both ways... i have a highlight from my junior year on here i played the whole season w/ torn ligaments in my shoulder at 5'9 173 lbs came back my senior year recovered at 5'9 195 lbs... my senior video is in the progress

[dsandiego95]

wow gladiator im 5'11 241lbs and im in the 8th grade. your pretty short

[patsfan60]

your a big kid

[gladiatorXIX]

lol yea i am actually... but i earned my position cause im a good leader and im smart, only reason i led varsity in tackles all 3 years i started was because i studied film and i read plays ;)

[mikey401k]

These are good drills... I currently weigh 230 and I'm assigned to DE... Although our style DEs are in a 2 point and we need to be fast. I'm using an agility sled and hope to shave tenths of seconds off my 40 and maybe I can play LB!

[Streetrunaz305]

But Damn i need some help with my taclking skills , last week was the tryouts i made the first cut because my Lb coach like my footwork and everything but now i keep on messing up on tackles , i keep on leaving my head down

[dorsal08]

Put your face mask right in the middle of his chest. Wrap him up by hugging him as tight as possible. And keep driving your feet until you drive him into the ground. It also helps to spread your arms wide just before you make contact and use alot of force when closing your arms around him. If he tries to spin on you wrap up his legs. Good luck!

[RDSoulful23]

Another thing to add to that would be. If you're playing against an elusive style runner who likes to head fake and use his shoulders and his feet. There is one place that won't lie to you and that is hips. Focus on the buckle on his bottom halves, or where they would be if there are none. You might not nail the guy on every occasion to begin with but you'll soon become a sure enough tackler to bait them into making a move and cleaning up from there. The hips really can't lie to you

[Mosquito180]

really? I always focus on numbers cuz runningbacks twist their hips but they cant move their numbers around

[MrStlouis92]

@dsandiego95 im 6 4 290 and in 9th grade now tell me whos short



[mintsharpie101]

i play football and line backer

[favorites420]

lol when shuffled i almost shitted myself lol

[89kirk]

LMAOOOO THATS FUNY

[fightnight123xxx]

Good Shit

[TJD1295]

yeah the tackeling is way to high its supposed to be way lower i wrap around the ball carrier's legs and pick him up or at least drive through him low

[freeskier58]

haha you must be a freshman in HS...going for the legs...your just gonna get jumped over the the big leagues kid

[TJD1295]

i woudlnt doubt but i play quarter back so i know how to get around linebackers trying to tackle me and that tell me how i should tackle them when im on D

[vcnets204]

That is not the right way they teach to tackle.. it is way to high u gotta get lower or else ur just gonna get trucked over

[dsatalino1020]

@vcnets204 agreed you shouldn't stand like he did, you gotta attack the hips too

[Feralig]

Videos or get the fuck out, theres no way an 8th grader thats 224 pounds... Runs a 40 in 4.7, get out of here fatty. Great football half-backs only run around 4.2 and thats great. Not an 8th grade 224 pounder.

[aznPride52]

Yo im a 8th grader playin middle line backer and tailback i run a 40 in 4.7. 5'11 224lb, and i have a 36.5 vertical. I found out im startin on my Varsity team next year as my same positions. so any tips or workouts anyone can recommend?

[YuppItzCorey]

lmao yeah okay tell us your real stats then come back here

[dsikorski31]

Be a student of the game. Watch film as much as you can and know your opponents as if it was your own team. Whenever you get the opportunity, get ahead. If you can watch a game or two, before you even play them, do it.

You have a LB body for an 8th grader definately, but you probably won't have that aggressive mindset like a senior or junior would, so the preparation part will help you be more aggressive.

I'm 5'6 180 lb MLB who started for my varsity team, had 75 tkls and 3 sacks on D

[aznPride52]

K i will do that thanks for the tips.

[chrisiztheman1618]

BULLSHIT

[Atrain545]

So i need help. What if you are Mike backer and you have three guys pulling right as you are flowing over? By the way, I got Defensive Player of the Year

[ToxicVideoWaste]

who usually gets more sacks in the NFL linemen or linebacker?

[22bubbles12345]

bru a 4.4 40 is great but its not special anymo and if you really run a 4.4 y u on a linebacker drill vid?

[Norkam82]

Pfft, 4.4 is pretty damn good.

I popped a 4.6 and was satisfied with that.

It kinda depends on the linebacker's size too, and league.

[8o8ThaiSoul]

i wanna try out for lb next season so i was wondering if there is anything important, tips, drills i should no about?

[Norkam82]

Keep your head up, for the love of god, keep your head up.

Watch for the crack, you can't make a play if you're in a coma.

Attack! Don't stand back and wait for the play.

Get mean as fuck. Nice guys finish last as linebacker, be nice as a bunny outside the field, but whne you get in there, get mean. I used to have to get my buddy to slap me to get me in the frame of mind.

Good luck man.

[8o8ThaiSoul]

haha sounds like wat a coach would say

thx man

[TheGreenHippopotamus]

i love how everyone brags how good they are and this and that, isn't anyone humble anymore?

[tubadn8]

who is that?

[JonBassettx]

i think it's the great Larry Izzo ;)

[superleoman3000]

im a senior outside linebacker, im 5'9 181-lbs and i run a 4'61-40 dash what do i need to improve on my last year or do i need to change positions

[CaNtToUcH94]

I was 5'10 - 215. Dropped down to 5'10 195. I play Semi-Pro football now. Just practice running your 40 yard dashes. Sprint those S.O.B.'s to improve your speed. N' practice with your jumps.

[ramostarr]

Hey Bro Im a senior Linebacker also but I run a 4.4 an also play tailback. im 5ft9 185 all you need to do is work out asmany muscle groups as you can eliminate fat. I went from weighing 149 to 185 lean muscle mass. use creatine an change up your diet

[lilray44438]

well ima a sophmore and i run a 4.4 40

[ToneJermain]

you better run a 4.7 40 at least..for a an average freshman between 4.6and 4.7...

[LeatherPamper]

can anyone tell me how fast the average freshman linbacker is?

[wizardsALLday0]

4.28 40 yard dash

sike who the fuck knows

[biggun1225]

freshmen in highschool

[LeatherPamper]

yea

[biggun1225]

ummm maybe like 4.9-5.7but im a DB so i really wouldnt know just try ur best

[jcapVIDS]

well i can tell u that for a senior in high school getting recruited by d1 colleges would be between 4.5 and 4.8

[Deltaseries12]

Im a linebacker and i just finished 9th grade I run 5.1

[jcapVIDS]

well, you have enough time to get your 40 down a few tenths. but you also have to worry about stregnth and size ( 200 - 235 lbs )

[Deltaseries12]

im 5'7 and weight 155, not your average lb size I guess but not weak at all.

[shefield11]

1:54

dude, at least buy him dinner first :)

[tootall67]

Cool video! Those are some very good linebacker drills. For more free football info check out CoachFootballNow dot com

[ss344]

lol

[calibrah61]

lols

[roflolol1337]

no shit?

[Sttarletta]

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