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What should I do if I'm nervous before my football game?

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Try to find a phrase that you can repeat to yourself to help you relax. You can also try other pre-game rituals, like listening to a specific song to pump you up.

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Can I practice during the summer?

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Extra practice will only make you better, so go for it. Definitly practice over the summer if you are trying out for a team in the fall.

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What do I do if I'm a kid?

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Many of these tips work for kids as well as adults. Attend practices regularly. The night before, take a warm shower to relax your muscles and get a good long sleep. Before the game, listen to some motivational music to get pumped up.

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What song should I listen to?

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Listen to some good hype up songs. Five Finger Death Punch has some good songs,and so does ACDC. You could always listen to rap, that is what we do at our school. Find some clean songs, or clean versions of the songs, and crank it up.

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How do I warm up before the game?

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Jog a little and stretch lightly.

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How canI get some people to come and watch?

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Tell your friends and family to come. If they like it, word of mouth will spread and more people will come.

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How can a local player become a professional?

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Work your way up to college, play good, then see if you can get signed by the NFL.

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How can I maintain my stamina until the end of the game?

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Eat plenty of protein before the game and stay hydrated. Work hard in practice and do running drills in your spare time.

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Is it okay to jump on a trampoline the day before a game?

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You may want to wait, as it can make your legs sore, and the risk for injury is great.

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Can girls play football? I'm a girl and football is my passion.

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Yes. Girls can play football.

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Should I throw the ball around with my friends before a game?

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Sure, but save most of your energy for the game.

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I'm a girl and I play strike. Any tips?

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When I'm striker my coach always says to stay high up on the field and stay in open places.

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What should I do if I get tired easily during football games?

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This will require building your strength and stamina in practice. Do a lot of drills and run as fast and as hard as you can in practice. As for during the game, play intelligently; don't run after every ball. Pass the ball and rely on your teammates for help. That will help you retain your energy.

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What types of food can I have?

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You can have hamburgers, chicken wings, hot dogs, sausages, french fries, potato skins, chips, salsa, etc.

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Does this work for AFL as well?

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Yes.

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How do I improve my skills as a linebacker?

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Talk to the position coach at your school or organization. If you do not have the position coach, it always helped me to look at the HUDL accounts of other linebackers and seeing what they did in games and how they did it.

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Is it okay to eat heavy food before a game?

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No. It is best to eat a small, protein based snack an hour before a game.

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I always find myself needing to use the bathroom before a game or practice; any help?

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That's nervousness more than anything else. Use the bathroom an hour or less before the game or practice, and don't eat or drink anything after that (until later).

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I am a girl and great at schoolyard football player but in school yard you don't have specific positions. I am 11, 95 pounds and 5 foot, so what position should I play?

Manuel

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You can play wide receiver, cornerback, safety, or punter/kicker. However, don't limit yourself to these options I gave you! You can play any position you want. Just put in enough hard work and dedication.

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