1st Time Football Players NEED TO KNOW THIS (8 Tips)

[@Goatpage14]

Thanks for this video this is actually my first year of tackle football 🏈 I'm a short WR I'm in 8th grade this helps out so thanks again

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man, glad this could give you some value! I appreciate you watching

[@BreadeyeProds]

Bro! I’m literally the exact same are you my twin or something

[@-.Zen-.]

@@BreadeyeProds Same here lmao

[@CCommonSense]

Same

[@C00P3RR25]

Same

[@lieve9502]

thank you for informing me, starting my very first season of football soon without ever practicing or anything, very passionate and determined but also in need to be in shape.

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, really glad this could help! Let me know how the season goes

[@firesloan]

This is my first year of tackle football I am going into 7th grade and have played flag football for 5 years. This helps thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man! Thank you so much for watching- i appreciate it

[@Cube_kid11]

I am starting this year for the first time and I just had my 2nd practice. A lot of running and I am not in the best shape however I hope to play defensive end. These tips definitely helped me.

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir awesome to hear! Thank you for watching this video

[@Mackle-u9w]

Thanks man I’m going into my first year of tackle and I played 4 years of flag let’s hope it goes well

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, glad this video could help!

[@jbwx2536]

Thanks for this video man next year is my freshman year and im starting to get into football 🏈 and this video definitely prepared me. I’ll definitely be training for next year!

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear! No problem at all, thank you for watching

[@CarlosPatino09]

Thanks man, really appreciate this stuff! Come to Seattle next time your doing camps too

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem bro, will do- thank you for the support!. We will be there in 2025

[@lullmarii1]

Hey Coach, can you make a video specifically talking about how to move your feet in the pocket also talking about whether or not your feet should be choppy or gliding also with drills to help work on your overall footwork with these aspects for Qb’s

[@firstdowntraining]

Yeah absolutely man, thank you for the idea! I appreciate it

[@DrPoorsight]

Oftentimes big hits are more jarring than painful. You’re on the ground before you know what happened. However, it does hurt more in cold weather.

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir no doubt!

[@FruitSnackProductionz]

I know right! I play safety and I tackled this 8th grade running back. I tackled him but he kinda stiffed armed me and my head hit the ground and made my head feel weird

[@FinleyCarroll-z6v]

Thank you so much man. This will be helpful for my first tackle season.

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all bro, really glad this could help! Thank you for watching

[@DrPoorsight]

For QBs, peripheral vision is key. Look directly at the safety so they can’t make a read.

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir 🤝🤝

[@brymas-i2y]

Hey coach! Im a freshman 6'2 170lbs , i want to start football but ive never done anything like football. i play tennis and ultimate frisbee. This helps a lot, but do you have any recommendations for what position i should play?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would definitely say wide receiver! I think with your height & weight it is the best bet for you

[@brymas-i2y]

@@firstdowntraining thanks!

[@DCtheArtist]

Thank you so much for this advice! My mom always yells at me as a discipline thing, and I think that she might have saved me some pressure from yelling coaches😂

[@firstdowntraining]

😂she definitely did it because she cares about you and wanted you to be ready

[@Cantguardjosh07]

On a new team so definitely thanks for the advice when it comes to coaches 👍

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, glad this could help you! Really appreciate you watching

[@Cantguardjosh07]

@@firstdowntraining yes sirrr. Been watching since 2020.

[@realjonice]

Hey, there, coach! I've commented in one of your videos in the past about playing QB and you recommended me a Slot Receiver position due to my height (174cm). I passed on the Tryout for my city's team in Brazil, João Pessoa Espectros, and I've been training as a 3rd String QB for now. My biggest problem is reading defense and choosing the best option (specially when I should run myself instead of handing off the ball). Can you make more videos about that? Thank you!

[@firstdowntraining]

Will do man, thank you for the feedback! We have our reading defenses content on our website. Here is the info below www.firstdowntraining.com/examples

[@realjonice]

@@firstdowntraining thanks 🙏🏻

[@Coal0111]

Hey Coach, I started football recently and am trying to become a quarterback. I came from playing baseball my entire life and this seems to be the cause for my sidearm type of throwing motion. If you could make a video about transitioning from a baseball throw to throwing a football that would make my journey a lot easier. Thanks Coach.

[@firstdowntraining]

I love this idea, you can expect a video on that within the next week! Thank you for the support

[@Coal0111]

@@firstdowntrainingThank you so much!

[@pirategremlin3584]

Hello coach, thank you for making these videos, I was wondering what position I should be, I’ve never tackle football but I play all the time with my friends. I am 5’9 144. Thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say slot receiver! Thanks for watching Bro, I appreciate it

[@The_only_Syndicate]

I already got team gear helmets fine and we get shoulder pads Monday and I have all the thigh pads kneed pas and stuff

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir goodluck this week!

[@The_only_Syndicate]

@@firstdowntraining thanks

[@DC_BC]

Thank you so much for this video because this is my first year playing tackle fb and I was wondering would me being a good wrestling does that translate at all to football again thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, glad this could help!

[@Burritto18]

Hey Coach, Next year in 8th grade I’m planning on playing football since I’ve been recommended to do it for a long time. I’m 5,7 and 204lbs, decent strength and haven’t played on a team before. What position do you think I should play?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say with your size linebacker is good or you could also play some defensive line

[@dimesports-b6l]

This is my first year of football im going into seventh grade playing qb. Please come to boston for a camp.

[@dimesports-b6l]

This is very helpful thanks

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man! We are coming to Boston in 2025- here is the info below www.firstdowntraining.com/service-page/boston-ma-qb-wr-camp?category=6fcd3043-13e3-4092-b4d3-853f8764beed&page=&referral=service_list_widget

[@dimesports-b6l]

@@firstdowntraining thank you man

[@rohithramesh1251]

Hey coach, im pretty new to tackle football and my biggest issue as a WR is how much vision is restricted by the helmet. Is there any way I can get used to this by just practicing more or do I just need to deal with less vision?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say you will get used to it overtime- but also I would look into the facemask they use on the “Riddell Axiom” helmet. Gives you a lot more vision, I’m not sure the specific name but I’m sure you can find it if you google it

[@MyNameIsOriginal27]

Hey coach i never played for a football team and i was wondering if i should go into tackle or flag to start of because i want to join my school football team by 8th grade

[@firstdowntraining]

Definitely tackle I would say!

[@nuqr1754]

what’s up coach! i’m a 15 y/o sophomore, 5’10, 125 (i know i gotta get that weight up lol) and i plan on playing football next year. last time i played football seriously was around 5th grade, but it was flag. i’m planning on playing wr next season. im locking in next month and hoping to make varsity come next season. aside from the obvious “work hard”, where should i start? what do i do? and what do you recommend?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would checkout our “wide receiver” playlist on this channel! That is the best content out there and you will learn a ton

[@nuqr1754]

@@firstdowntrainingthanks coach! you’ve inspired me as i’ve felt it’s too late, but i’d figured i’d try. keep doing your thing!

[@AnAverageGamer662]

Fire video ngl this is my first year going into 8th grade, and im a lineman. What you recommend cleats wise for me?

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear, glad this could help! I’d recommend the Nike Vapor edge cleats

[@AnAverageGamer662]

@@firstdowntraining saw this too late 😔 I got the adizero chaos linemen cleats

[@johndon752]

Coach giving out gems

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man, thank you for watching! Really appreciate the support

[@DedicatedMotivated1]

Good vid. Helps a lot

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man, thank you for watching! Really glad it could help

[@jake_thememegod3137]

Wassup Coach! Im a freshman, but will be joining football next year. Im about 5'2-5'4 and weigh about 110 lbs. Im pretty fast, but still need to work on catching the ball. What position do you think i should play? Thanks so much

[@firstdowntraining]

Would say slot receiver! Thank you for watching this, hope it could help

[@jake_thememegod3137]

@@firstdowntraining Thanks a lot man! Will definitely try out for this position

[@EnvixOnYT]

Heyyo coach! im a 5'10 freshman in highschool and around 150lbs and i am gonna start football this year, i was wondering what position you would recommend me. I use to play basketball and I am quite agile if that helps

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say outside WR- will be the best and easiest transition for you from basketball! Thank you for watching this video

[@SibbiLeck]

Hey coach, this is my first year of playing football. Im 20 yo 6ft and around 176lbs trying to get to 190lbs. Im not the fastest on the field. I'd say im just about avaerage. What position would you recommend?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say probably receiver or running back!

[@FruitSnackProductionz]

3:15 This is so true 😂 In my first game ever they put me in as qb with no training. I had one good run for 5 years and then they kept on telling to run. I got sacked 10 times that game 💀💀💀

[@firstdowntraining]

😂glad I could talk about something real

[@NoahC322]

I’m wondering if i should play. I’m a tall freshman but have never played football before and don’t know many of the rules or what position i should play or anything i need to know about playing. I am also ok at catching but not great at it

[@firstdowntraining]

Yeah I would absolutely play! I think it would be a great sport for you especially if you’re interested. You will learn the rules rather quickly too

[@justcapone]

hey coach, first year and im a freshman, we got weight room in the morning. cant lie im very nervous, im most likely going to be thrown at db, but im 5’9 134 i’ve never ever played an actual snap, i hope i can get better through your videos

[@firstdowntraining]

You definitely will! Just stay up to date with the uploads- trust me, they will help a ton!

[@Terryjerry-s8h]

Hey coach, i’m a freshman I really wanna start football next this year because I think I need some practice before I go so I’m going to starting next year but I’m a pretty small guy. But I’m pretty quick I’m like 5’2 to 5’3 what position should I play

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say definitely play slot receiver! I think that is your best bet

[@Terryjerry-s8h]

@@firstdowntraining thanks a lot, Man

[@hypnotik1680]

i'm starting football this year but im a little unsure of what position to play and im a little nervous because i missed my first few practices because i didn't have a physical. i got a physical now but i'm not sure what position i should play, im 5'4 about 117 pounds in 8th grade. i am faster than average and i was told running back would be a good option but i also want to play defense but i'm not really familiar with a lot of the defensive positions, if you could help that would be appreciated coach 🙏🏾

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir I would play slot wide receiver and defensive back! Those would be the two best spots for you

[@hypnotik1680]

@@firstdowntraining thanks man first practice was actually fun and this seems like a sport i like, i'll update you on one of your recent videos about my first game

[@y3llow_sp33d]

coach I bought you workout program for 150 the wr bundle and I want to lock in and focus on it, but I have summer practices and after them I get exhausted and cant even work on anything from the wr bundle but i cant just stop going to practiceses because im not gonna get any play time

[@firstdowntraining]

Hey man, I would just hold off until the season ends! Then come back to it- you will have access to that program forever because you purchased it. I appreciate the support and you buying into our program. But focus on your practice right now

[@y3llow_sp33d]

@@firstdowntraining Yeah thats what i was thinking thanks coach

[@Alfread-g9j]

Im in 8th grade but I love football but don’t know if I want to join because I just feel like everyone is going to be better than me and I don’t want to be a bench warmer

[@firstdowntraining]

Don’t worry about that man- everyone starts somewhere! I would join, you will regret it if you don’t at least give it a try

[@chanveerlakhman4471]

hi coach can you tell me how i can start catching way better like travis hunter. I look up to him a lot and it’s like i feel like i’ll never be as good as him catching wise. my friends also make fun of me for dropping a lot of passes. can you please tell me some tips that work very effectively

[@firstdowntraining]

I’ll make a video, thank you as always for the feedback!

[@johnmarchese4068]

My son is 10. This will be his 2nd year of tackle. He played QB in flag this fall. He is interested in playing QB for his Tackle team. Do you recommend any physical training regiments?

[@firstdowntraining]

I’ll send you one below that we offer that can help! www.firstdowntraining.com/product-page/28-day-qb-on-field-workout-plan

[@Gamingandmore-y2s]

What about if you have never have played football what to play next school year going into the 9th grade the JV coach what’s you to play wide receiver because your 6,3 in the eighth grade and have never play football

[@firstdowntraining]

If you search up “first down training 1st year of tackle” on KZbin we have some advice there!

[@Jellyjamjohnson]

Long Beach poly and bishop Gorman back to back??!? That’s nuts. One of our players just transferred to bishop Gorman

[@firstdowntraining]

Then St. John Bosco & Mater Dei regular season😂 it was a wild time

[@Jellyjamjohnson]

@@firstdowntraining that’s crazy, what team did u play for?

[@shutup1999]

5:38 just realized the squirrel sitting on the bottom right

[@firstdowntraining]

😂😂

[@whoisjxb]

I’m in 7th grade and I’m absolutely brand new to the sport and everyone else has been playing since kindergarten and my first game is in 5 days and I’m very nervous

[@firstdowntraining]

You will be fine! If you search up “first down training prepare for your first game” on KZbin we have a video there that can help you

[@whoisjxb]

@@firstdowntraining Ok I will watch it now thank you for the help

[@Jim_Harbaugh]

What position are you

[@whoisjxb]

@@Jim_Harbaugh inside/slot receiver

[@maliknaberss]

Hey bro, I'm a 13 year old from NY and wanna play football for the first time, but I'm only 5'1" and weigh 95-100 lbs, what do you recommend?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would definitely say slot receiver would be best for you!

[@maliknaberss]

@@firstdowntraining Thank you man... I appreciate it!

[@awesam61]

Once i start football this year i might show you my film

[@firstdowntraining]

Sounds good bro, goodluck this year!

[@awesam61]

Thanks

[@joelhenry6705]

Hey coach im a sophmore this next season first doing football not first doing sports though and i need help figuring out what postion to play so i can train early

[@firstdowntraining]

What’s your height & weight?

[@joelhenry6705]

5'7 ish and 125

[@joelhenry6705]

@@firstdowntraining ?

[@Leo27714]

first year at 15 do you think its too late?

[@trotillas293]

I know this question is out of pocket but which high school football team where you in?

[@firstdowntraining]

Los Alamitos high school- it’s in Southern California

[@John-pf3sg]

What position should I play I’m 5,9 and 140 pounds

[@John-pf3sg]

What should I play on defense coach I’m very physical

[@firstdowntraining]

Slot receiver for sure!

[@Mackle-u9w]

Hey I’m a 5’5 tall skinny 110-115 what should I play?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would definitely say outside WR is best for you

[@Mackle-u9w]

@ 👍 thanks man

[@SamMemery-c7h]

Hey coach, I am a 5,11 150 freshman, what position should I play?

[@firstdowntraining]

Would definitely say outside WR

[@SamMemery-c7h]

@@firstdowntraining The only thing is that I only have like a 7.5/10 speed

[@I_like_sk8in]

Its gonna be pretty rough,since in my country its not so popular,its hard to get enough players,so its just 12 year old against 16 year olds lmao

[@firstdowntraining]

Damn, that’s a huge age gap 😂

[@I_like_sk8in]

@@firstdowntraining yeah gladly in game it’s a little different,not much tho

[@NoLust]

Good wr contact drills?

[@firstdowntraining]

If you search up “first down training how to catch while getting hit” on KZbin we have some there!

[@thecardsoface2765]

how do you buy a helmet with your school or teams logo on it

[@firstdowntraining]

The school usually will provide the logo. So you just have to get the color that they want

[@thecardsoface2765]

@@firstdowntraining thank you so much going into my freshman year 5'9 WR with 2 years of experience im also a track athlete

[@JanessaHolguin]

HELP THERE WAS A SQQUIRL IN THE BACKROUND

[@Djdmsmmsmsmsms]

0:43 breaks the rule of Ephesians 4:29 which says: Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

[@drewharrison304]

Boy shut up

[@getawayfrommeplease13]

Amen.

[@Ianahfl]

How about Luke 6:37 Who am I to judge another when I myself am imperfect?

[@jemazondo9331]

My old coach used to say "I dont care if you make mistakes, just make different ones." Coaches hate having to repeat things.

[@firstdowntraining]

No doubt! Appreciate the insight, thank you for watching

[@Blazeredits21]

97 Pounds Is That a Good weight For Football?

[@firstdowntraining]

How old are you?

[@Blazeredits21]

@@firstdowntraining 13

[@Ipooalot]

​@Blazeredits21 no, you're gonna get rocked, destroyed, and absolutely deep fried with that weight

[@Blazeredits21]

@@Ipooalot alr

[@Blazeredits21]

@@Ipooalot I seen those really skinny receivers how come they don’t get Rocked

[@jalenfulller12345]

second

[@firstdowntraining]

🤝🤝