I cant tackle with pads on!?

Question

we had football tryouts today. before tryouts i never wore pads in my entire life. everytime i played a game with ppl (w/o) pads i would always play safety and tackle the **** out of everyone. its not even that i cud tackle hard, its tht i cud rap up or go for the legs.

but today we started tacklin in tryouts and we had full gear on and i sucked. i mean i got a few hits here and there but im so freakin disappointed in myself. i was kinda dreammin of bringin the "BOOM"... but im not goin for the hard hit i just want a good hit and bring them down succesfully.

my coaches told me to keep my head up and i have its just idk maybe my helmets too big. it wobbles a lot. but im just so disappointed in myself. i hit harder as a runnin back then on defense. we were practicin open field tacklin and i missed the guy. it was the only missed tackle i had all day but im soooo disappointed in myself.

how do i tackle like i used to... with pads on??

Answer 1

just go 100% at the guy chop your feet for changing direction. stay in a low position. dont hold back because your scared. think of it as impenetrable armor and u cant be hurt. just use proper technique with ur head. keep your eyes on your target dont spear. do the same thing you used to do just do it harder because now you can you will get used to pads dont worry. haha  

Answer 2

Play flag football.You'd be the man!!!!!

Answer 3

having your helmet too loose could give you a concussion or even worse break your neck.  It's supposed to be a little hard to get your helmet on. always keep your head up to see what you hit. never stop your feet.  playing with pads is a lot different because pads are a weapon that people use to run through you. it will take some time but you should get used to it

Answer 4

Play rugby.