What can I do to be a awesome Defensive end this is my first year playing since 7th grade?

Question

i am going to be a freshman and really want that position like bad and the first practice starts tommorow.

Answer 1

Having played D-end for several years now, I've found the best thing to do, is be quick off the ball, never let anything outside you, and never turn your shoulders perpendicular to the Line of scrimage.  If you don't get blocked by the tackle or tight end, look inside for a guard or fullback coming at you.  In that case get low and meet it.  Make sure you maintain outside hand control.  Also the best way to earn a spot is to show the coaches that you are willing to work really hard, by this I mean give everything you have every play, and just work hard and pay attention to what the coaches are telling you.

Answer 2

Play hard, listen to your coaches, play to the whistle, ask for help when you need it, stay late and show up early.

Defensive end is 90 percent desire.  Play that way.

Answer 3

Defensive ends need to be explosive and they need to know the pass rush and containment. You have to be strong enough to play as a defensive lineman, however, you need to be quicker, faster (yes there is a difference), and more agile than the D-Tackles.

Containment is keeping the quaterback or running backs from getting the outside. Once you have forced them into your D-Tackles then you go for the sack/tackle.

Remember work on getting explosive off the line. You need to be strong enough to throw some people around but you cannot sacrifice your speed.

Answer 4

Well I'm a three time all conference defensive end. MY routine was simple i did 200 push a day. I benched two times weight and i ran a lot during the season. I Drank Orange mixed with egg whites for protein three times a day and i worked harder and was tougher than any other player out there

so u follow these steps u will be as good as i was