Coughing up football?

Question

What are stuff things i could do to make people cough up the football during pratice and stuff? i know how to hit and wrap up. i just can make them cough it up.

Answer 1

Don't worry so much about that, just make the tackle.  So many kids you guys' age try to make the big play instead of the little plays that win games.  I can't count the number of times I've heard a DC tell his defense, "Get me that ball."  They all go for the strip or big hit, but miss the tackle.  If they would make the tackles they could hold the team to a three-and-out, but instead the runner gets an extra yard or two and they keep getting first downs.

DO NOT try to punch the ball out.  If you miss, hit the runner instead, and the ref sees it, you could get ejected.

Answer 2

when you hit the player, aim your helmet for the football. that is called "putting your hat on the ball". but i am 13 (around your age) and i know how hard that can be, so another thing you can do is when you wrap the guy up, put your closest hand on the ball and pull as hard as you can to make him fumble. this is called "ripping"

Answer 3

"Putting your hat on the ball" is a good way to break your neck.

If you're the first guy there, your priority should be to make the tackle. If you happen to end up with your hand on his arm then you pull downward on it as you make the tackle.

If you're the second (or later) tackler then you can go after the ball.

Answer 4

if u want them to cough up a football pat them on the back hard, or try he heimliech manuever. lol

just punch at the darn thing thats what i find the best way. im 13 too