How can I get good at football?

Question

I am starting 8th grade soon and in October we start flag football (it sucks). i am really good at it but I have never really played real football. How should I get into it and start training and practicing so I can make the team for high school?

Answer 1

Practice your position with someone who is better than you.  

Answer 2

its just skill

Answer 3

Practice makes perfect!

Answer 4

practice with someone who knows the game really well

Answer 5

IDK

Answer 6

PRACTICE

Answer 7

call up some friends and play pick up games or play it during school. I practice football by doing that and playing kill the pill (steer the q***r) lol.

Answer 8

pee wee football, practice practice practice

Answer 9

Act like your playing soccer when your really playing football it will really help!

Answer 10

Just keep playing Madden 09 and you will lean what to do and know how to play better

Answer 11

scrimage scrimage scrimage

apply for jv attend every practice..

if its something you love to do, then its nothin

Answer 12

Totally depends on your position. But for over all help look for camps. Most colleges have them during the summer.

Answer 13

I have the same Exact situation as you. I'm going to eighth grade and i'm preparing to be the starting QB for my flag football team ( yeah it does suck but i go to a tackle football team in high school also)

Well depends on what position you're guna be. If quarterback set up some targets and work on your accuracy and touch. ALso work out a lot that'll help sooooo much. If Reciever practice running routes and getting faster.

My best peice of advice: Practice makes perfect. I've been practicing all summer and i am much much better than  i ever was in my life. Just stay commited to practicing, work out and don't give up no matter what. It may start out tough but it'll get easier. Trust me=]

Answer 14

Many cities throughout the US offer Pop Warner Youth Football, however being that it's August you've probably missed the sign-up date.  Flag football is a good place to start....at least you get a good feel for the game and can possibly determine which position your good at or prefer.  Don't worry about not making the freshmen team, many kids going out for freshmen football have never played.  Believe me you learn quick enough with all the practice you'll have and it won't take long to hone in on where your talents lie.  

Answer 15

find a few friends - people that have the same interest in football - practice - whatever position you are thinking of - kicking, passing, receiving - blocking - - -

dedication - practice - persistance

at your age - you'll be able to join the freshman team - they'll let just about anyone play - at that stage - to learn - let the coach know how dedicated and interested you are - you'll do fine

good luck - and have fun

former Athletic Director - Coach