The Cornerback's Role

Welcome back to Nothing But Yards Blog Spot where everything talked about here is teaching you how to play the game of football! I'm Christian A and this is the role I'm going to give tips on. Today's role is the cornerback and if you want the deepback. One tip to slow down the receiver is to give him a little chuck or bump when you're within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage. If he goes for a quick slant towards the endzone, you stay in front of him by strafing side to side. If he goes for a post towards the sideline then you would be able to follow him until he does the cut move. When he just goes for a quick right or left route (going up 5-10 steps and making a quick cut move to the right or left) stay inside his route meaning not just following him or cover him but cover the area where the QB has to get the ball to him safely. But this time he's going deep! What do you do? You give him the old chuck and bump to stop him from getting at full speed and slow him down at the line of scrimmage. You have just gained some knowledge about how to defend your receiver. Use it wisely to your advantage. I'm Christian A and this was Nothing But Yards and my favorite game of football, see you next time!

The Half Back's Role

Well here we are at my spot where everything is about football. I'm Christian A and here we go with football! Today I'm going to give some friendly and useful tips about being the ball carrier in the game of football. My favorite position was always the HB because I play as one on my football team. Even though I take hits I still love the game of football! Now what I do to help me carry the ball is tuck it low and just speed through the middle. That's what my coach always tells me so thats one thing i do to help improve my skills. The other is to carry the ball on the opposite side of the defender so you won't get it stripped from you. So thats the things I do to help me carry the ball. Remember to always keep your head up! This was Nothing But Yards and I'll see you later!

Wide Receiver Tips

Out with the old football playing and in with the new! This is the "now" time not the "old" time of the NFL, so there are going to be newer techniques added in the NFL.

Oh, I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself! I'm Christian A and welcome to Nothing But Yards where everything here on this blog is all about football!! Today's tip is on the WR group (wide receiver). When at the line of scrimmage you always keep your head up when you go deep and look at the QB when you know you are open. Don't just wave your hand just because you want the ball and you think your open when your not. Back on track, chop your hands back and forth to gain more momentum to build your speed up. Like running track at the Olympics you do the same thing while sprinting. So here are the steps:

1) Keep your head up at the line of scrimmage and keep your mind set on the word "Hike".
2) When you hear this noise you keep your feet moving and run your route just as precise as you see it on the drawing board.
3) Remember to keep chopping and keep those feet moving.
4) Once you are truly open or see a mis-match you wave your hand and look at your QB.
5) If you are open and receive your intended pass you will be a consistant target for your QB and your defenders will set a spotlight on you if they know you are a dangerous WR.

This was Christian A and you just got some new tips on how to play my favorite game of football! See you next time!

A Center's Role

Welcome back to Nothing But Yards where everything blogged here is about football! I'm Christian A and this is today's tip. When your role is a Center in the game of football, it is not easy at all. You will be engaged with defenders once you hike the ball, so here we go with the hike.

1) Get your feet planted firmly on the ground in your best position because the rush will be on!
2) The Defensive ends might be faster and the Defensive tackles might be stronger than you, but you have a plan right?
3) Get the football placed on the ground and look and listen for the quarterback's call for the motion.
4) Once you hear the word "Hike" you quickly get the snap back to the QB and keep your head up for defenders.
5) Get your feet set and put your weight onto your challenger and plant him on the ground like you mean business.
6) Keep doing this and you will soon be one of the O-line leaders in pancakes.
7) Remember to keep your head up and dont get intimidated or you might cause a sack or a tackle for a loss and that is not good at all. Keep yourself tuned in for more tips on how to play my favorite sport!!

Throwing a Football-Tips

The last time we chatted, we talked about holding a football properly, right? So this time around, I am going to discuss how to throw a football. Straight from Christian A, this is how it goes, one easy tip:

1. To grip the laces if you can, pull your arm back with force and fling the ball with your wrist.
2. Throw the football with your wrist to get more accuracy and spiral the football.
3. After that, the pass is completed to your intended receiver.

We will discuss more later. Have to get ready for my graduation!

Nothing But Yards is here!

Welcome to my new blog: http://nothingbutyards.blogspot.com where I talk about everything football! Hi my name is Christian A. and I am a football enthusiast! It is my desire to blog about football. A place where we can discuss the proper position to hold a football while running. When you want more break away speed, you hold the ball away from the opposed defender/tackler in your good hand and sprint for the pylon for six points. Ooops! Got carried away there! See what I mean? This is all about football everyone. So sit back and relax while I take you to the end zone!

Christian A.
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