The Importance Of Linebackers In Schools

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The United States has many mediums to offer for entertainment, football being one of them. The aggressiveness of the sport often lands it in the spotlight. Linebackers are one of the most aggressive positions on the field. The linebackers are never the heaviest nor the most athletic people on the field, but in my opinion, they should receive more credit for their responsibilities. This may seem a little biased because I have played the position, but I had to establish a great work ethic to even be able to be a linebacker. Growing up, I could only look up to those who played the position until I was able to become them. A great linebacker comes with expectations of someone to have discipline, mental and physical toughness, and great agility. …show more content…

The linebacker has to not only make big tackles but also has to know where everyone else should be on the field. One simple mistake, no matter whether mental or physical, can cause the player to be in the wrong spot. If the linebacker is not in the proper position this will give the offense a better chance at scoring. The discipline not to guess and to truly understand the game requires great practice. With plenty of keys to stick to, the linebacker cannot afford to have any false moves. Although the eyes of a linebacker should be on the ball carrier, there are other things they have to look for. For example, the linebacker has to be the first to detect whether the offense will run or pass. In the situation that the offense is running the ball, the linebacker has to be sure to stop the runner in his or her tracks, allowing a minimum amount of yards as

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