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Throwbak42
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prototype defensive tackle Jun 16, 2003 0:23:55 GMT

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Post by Throwbak42 on Jun 16, 2003 0:23:55 GMT

i am a 16 year old senior and i play Defensive Tackle for varsity. I am 5'11 and 247lbs, i bench 325, squat 500, and run a 5.3.
I want to become as gpod a prospect as possible. Can get tips on what i am supposed to weigh and lift and tips on what i should do to better myself.

work as hard as u can to get as much as u can, then enjoy it when u have it all.

Lou Cella Senior Member Posts: 1,486	prototype defensive tackle Jun 16, 2003 20:06:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lou Cella on Jun 16, 2003 20:06:52 GMT Get fast... get very, very fast!!! Lou Cella
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Coach Golla Senior Member Posts: 271	prototype defensive tackle Jun 29, 2003 15:53:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Coach Golla on Jun 29, 2003 15:53:33 GMT YES! Work on foot quickness. Must be like a cat!!

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prototype defensive tackle Jul 31, 2003 11:58:08 GMT

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Post by tonysunshine on Jul 31, 2003 11:58:08 GMT

Your size is not a problem...unless you are looking at the top of the line, DIA schools..you might want to start learning LB stuff. When I was your age I wish I would have ordered some tapes or books on DL play BEFORE I got to college. This way I could have known what they were going to teach ahead of everyone else and maybe started as a freshmen. Knowledge is the key..there are reads and situations that the vets are going to know about and you aren't, simply because you have never seen that stuff in high school. The fact that you are asking the question is a good sign of character already. You gotta break a 5.0 40-time. Other than that just remember--ther is no off-season in football, it's a year round sport--outwork everybody. Good Luck

Software Guy
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prototype defensive tackle Aug 3, 2003 11:11:47 GMT

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Post by Software Guy on Aug 3, 2003 11:11:47 GMT

Learn to play low, low, low and get leverage on the O Linemen.

Find chutes or something to simulate them. Do your stance and start in them, slant in them - anything you can.

Develop explosiveness in your legs, arms and work on hand and wrist strength.

And work, work, work.

monntana3
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prototype defensive tackle Nov 3, 2003 12:07:43 GMT

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Post by monntana3 on Nov 3, 2003 12:07:43 GMT

I agree with everyone else, you need to find speed. I was also in the same situation when I got to college: I wish I had known the stuff they were going to teach me. I never had a dline coach until college. But one thing that helped me when I got to college was the off season running work outs. I joined the running backs and wr in speed training and dropped my 40 speed from 5.1 to 4.9. It really helped (being taught how to run).

I would suggest joining the track team and learning how to run from the coaches. If you can shed .3 seconds, it will greatly improve your play.

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