HS Football question?

Question

Well I have kept putting off trying out for the football team for two years now and now that I am a junior in high school I want to try out so I can play this year. The only thing that is holding me back from playing (they take everyone so no tryouts) is that I do not have that good of arm strength. I have never really worked out much and I max out bench wise at 145. Somebody told me that the average bench press for athletics is 200.

Now If I worked out a lot more often I am sure I could get that up but is 145 too low? When I played with friends I am usually able to beat them deep and do well against them but that is not with tackling and such. I want to go out and play football for a real team but at the same time I do not want to go out there and my self look weak.

Answer 1

well if u would have been smart u would have played the first two years, because just playing would make u stronger. and snice u havent played your skill r not giong to be as good as someone who has been playing the two years u havent, because touch football is alot different then tackle football. but im going to be a senoir this year and my bench is 170 and im right in the middle of everyone one elses bench max

Answer 2

Just play. Who cares if you do suck. You don't wanna look back 20 years later and wish you would have played do you?

Answer 3

Good for you if you want to play and I hope you do well.

Don't over think it. Just get out there and let the coaches coach you and lead. Don't psyche yourself out.

Have fun!