What does it take to be a good strong safety?

Question

I'm asking cause I'm gonna try out for SS or maybe .. FS. I'm 5'5 not that tall, my weight is around 125 or 127 and the coach said that it's perfect, and I ran around a 4.8 4.9 on my 40 yard dash, it's not that fast but acceptable. What does it take to be a good SS? And is this good enought for SS or FS?

Answer 1

agressiveness,speed,attitued,strength, and really really good awareness, u have to know which recivers r where and which r getting covered and where the QB is throwing the ball, also u gotta hit hard so recivers can drop passes especially when u get them trying to catch a ball up the middle u should kill him !!

Answer 2

a good ss is fast, and strong...

and great ss can cover a te or wr with agility but also knows when to back off the reciever to give the qb confusion thinking that he has a man wide open, but he can also take down a full back or at least slow him down until lb arrive

Answer 3

First off u need speed and good acceleration to  jump plays..also u need fearlessness, don't be scared of anyone...and of course u need decent strength

Answer 4

first off u gotta be aware that is the big key about a saftey u have to always be aware, look at troy polamalu one of the best in nfl these days hes always aware, u do need speed and acceleration to

Answer 5

you gotta be strong, quick, fast, and have good timing. you gotta be a ball hawk, and not afraid to hit the receiver.

Answer 6

Nose for the Ball and love to hit! If you work hard your numbers will come!

Answer 7

Good reads a feild vision, love to hit, and most important never let anyone past you because you are usually the last hope to stop a big play