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Hi I'm 13, 5'6 and about 130 pounds and i play linebacker and also like playing defensive ,tight end, but mostly linebacker. I was just wounding about if there was any drills or exercises or what every for the positions I play that that only require one or two people.When I say drills or exercises I mean like running sprints or doing anything to help me at those positions.

Thanks

Answer
Dear Riley,
I have the perfect work out program for you. This is the same work out I have my players do on the off season. Try basketball it is a great sport and it will help you get into football shape. It will teach you how to run back, forth, and side to side without thinking about it. Basketball will also help your coordination, quickness, conditioning, and improve your foot work. This type of workout is especially good if you want to play linebacker, defensive end, and or defensive back.

You also might want to add handball to your workout schedule. Just like in basketball, handball teaches you to run back, forth, and side to side without having to think about it.  You just react to the ball much like in football. Handball can be of great help, to a football player, for all the same reasons as basketball.

Try playing these two sports, on regular bases, and you will get into fantastic football shape. You will also improve your coordination and reaction time for getting off the line of scrimmage. Let me know if you want some tips on how to be a better tight end.

Your friend, Coach Louis