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Post by chorizo on Feb 2, 2007 23:31:56 GMT -6
Guys any good ideas to make players more aggressive?
Besides lifting weights and gunpowder on Wheaties.
Several players we have could be so much better if
if they were meaner, nastier, dont take no for an answer types.
You know the 6-4 300lb nice guy decent athlete could be
All-State but too polite. What can be done.
Thanks
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Post by airraider on Feb 3, 2007 8:25:15 GMT -6
You are what you are. You cant change a kids personality unless you start when they are really young. And I mean like early childhood. And to take a good hearted kid and turn him into a mean SOB, he would probably have to be put through some things that no one wants to be put through.
Now you can possibly teach them how to turn it on when on the field, but not everyone can "turn it on".
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Post by warrior53 on Feb 3, 2007 8:30:52 GMT -6
While I agree with raider a little - I still think you have to try. Maybe you can't make them mean, you can get them more aggressive and more competitive. Have competitive drills - board drills, sumo drill, blood alley, oklahoma drill, etc. You can put them in competitive game-like situations in practice and have something on the line, like pushups or running after practice - be creative.
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Post by airraider on Feb 3, 2007 13:56:15 GMT -6
I just do not think you can make a nice kid mean. I may be wrong, but that has been my exerience. I do however believe you can do all of those drills to build confidience and competition in them.
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Post by captain31 on Feb 5, 2007 15:52:40 GMT -6
Warrior53 could you elaborate on some of the drills you mentioned? Thanks in advance.
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Post by dubber on Feb 5, 2007 18:25:02 GMT -6
Give them your expectations. If Jimmy is 6'4'', 300 lbs. Then tell Jimmy it is not good enough to simply control his gap. He has to destroy that center, obliterate both A-gaps, or he is not doing his job. Now, Jimmy may be so tender-hearted he does all this with a smile on his face, but then, who cares? Kids rise to their expectations. If he isn't what he could be, tell him. Don't say, "man, I wish you could be more aggressive", or make a joke out of it. Be very serious, like with a running back who is fumbling. It is simple unaccpetable for you to not dominate! If that doesn't work......................get out the cattle prods. Fear is just as effective as anger.  |
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Post by airman on Feb 5, 2007 18:50:55 GMT -6
one grade I would give lineman in a running game(I would have to run the ball however and we all know that aint going to happen any time soon) is the 3yd rule. the LOS is 3 yds on the defensive side of the ball. so you would grade the unit on how many times the LOS was established 3 or more yds on the other side of the ball. get them to take a little pride in their drive and zone blocks.
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