Football Tip

Footwork: A Key Element In Football

Footwork is a “key” element when playing football. If you step in the wrong direction or even over step, a few things can happen: you can miss your block, miss the tackle, over pursue, etc. To make sure your footwork is at the top of your game, short quick movements are the best and to achieve that we recommend quick ladder and cone drills. Short, powerful, quick bursts while using your arms is key. Your arms and legs are like one so the quicker your arms move, the faster your legs will want to move with them. In the picture provided you will see the proper footwork being performed as the blitzing linebacker makes the hit on the running back as he continues to drive his feet through the player lifting him up and finishing the hit.

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