How do I become a harder hitter?

Question

I'm 159 lbs, 5'9", and play defensive end

Answer 1

lower your shoulder and push up with ur legs, u will knock them to the ground every time, no matter time, but u have to give 100 percent, even if it kinda hurts u...  

Answer 2

like why said, just be sure to always make the tackle. wrap ups are always safer than the hit stick.

but to be a hard hitter, explode with your legs and go THROUGH the guy. dont hit him and stop. hit him like noones there and keep driving through.

just make sure you make the play

Answer 3

Work on your technique and give all you got. You will be surprised how much easier it is if you arn't anticipating impact.

Answer 4

The key to devastating hits is to accelerate through the ball carrier and keep your feet moving.  Hit people with the intent of moving them back 10 feet and moving THROUGH them. At the moment your shoulder is hitting their numbers, complete the wrapping of your arms violently around the ball carrier in such a way that the arm action is near to a whipping action.  As the arms close hard, "toe up" or LIFT the ball carrier off his feet.  Whenver possible, land on them when you fall to the ground - nothing unsportsmanlike, simply taking every advantage to wear out/wear down the ball carrier.  From the side, the "numbers" area is between the shoulder and elbow.

Tear 'em up!

Answer 5

the best way is to run through them. instead of stopping at the target run through it. imagine something behind them and you are trying to get to it. but your target is in your way.

Answer 6

Work on being  wrap-up rather than being a hard hitter. Keep in mind you only have 3-5 yards you are working in usually. If you charge with a full head of steam the nifty rb or qb can side step you before you can react. Then you are left with your face mask in the dirt and you get a notch for a missed tackle. If you are moving a bit slower you can use your agility to match the move of the ball carrier.