The secret to a great football team is having every member of the team preform at their top level of performance. One of those overlooked essential positions is the fullback. The fullback’s main responsibility is to block for the half back on major running plays. This articles intention is to give the following four tips to dominate this position: First, understand and develop your knowledge of the fullback position. Second, enhance your endurance and speed through running drills. Third, memorize and visualize playbook plays. Fourth, use weightlifting effectively to improve your overall strength.
Understand and develop your knowledge of the fullback position
It is always a wonder that the people who do the most work on the football field get the least amount of credit. For the most part the quarterback receives the glory where the center is overlooked. It is the same case with the fullback. The fullback is the primary blocker for the running back. When they preform there position properly the running back gets more yards and touchdowns. It is up to the full back to see openings and lead the running back through the field. You have to be fast, and strong in this position to succeed.
Enhance your endurance and speed through running drills
Running drills are one of the most basic ways that you can enhance your endurance. These drills are meant to help you play your hardest throughout the entire game. Teams, or individuals, that do not complain throughout the running drills will be better off and better prepared for a game. Just remember that in the end it is the fastest that win games. Running has a final help to your team, and that is learning how to push beyond your limits, you will be surprised how often that happens in football, and in life!
Memorize and visualize playbook plays
Practicing the plays is fun, and also very important. When you master your part of the play it will strengthen your team and yourself. Because football plays can be intricate, it is important that you understand and follow the coaches instructions. A lot of habits can form in the first couple of practice plays, for this sake it is a good idea to take them slow at the start. Remember that if you need help, you should ask for it. At times we have seen a player fail to advance or refine their techniques because they don’t ask for added assistance. Don’t let this happen to you! Are you done with the play after practice? No way! the best thing that you can do after practice is visualize your plays. Sleep on them, and you will learn them twice as fast.
Use weight lifting effectively to improve your overall strength
Lets not forget weightlifting. It is one of the essential elements that will help you improve your game. The effects of weight lifting will add muscle to your body and increase strength, this straighten will add to your maximum power. Maximum power should be the goal of your training, because it involves muscle strength and muscle excursion during play. Strong and powerful execution will enable fast plays, quick action, and recognition on the field. Weight lifting can cause injuries, and as such we highly recommend having a professional coach on hand during weightlifting sessions. You trainer will also help you accomplish your weightlifting goals and teach you new techniques.
Conclusion
As you refine your skills as a fullback you are going to lead your team into greater yards and touchdowns. Though it might be overlooked, you accomplishments on the field will enhance your teams offensive strength and help them achieve there goals. Remember to increase your skills you should increase your knowledge of the position, your endurance through running, your potential through playbook execution, and your strength through weight lifting.