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OFFENSIVE SKILLS: STANCE

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN:

  • Place the feet shoulder-width apart, in a heel-instep relationship, with the dominant foot back.
  • Put very little weight on the down hand to allow for quick forward, backward, and lateral movement.
  • Place your left arm loosely across your left thigh.
  • Keep your back straight, with your head up to see defenders across the line of scrimmage. This position is the strongest and safest for the back and neck.

RECEIVERS:

  • Place the feet shoulder-width apart, in a heel-toe relationship, with the foot closest to the football back slightly more than the other.
  • Bend knees in a comfortable position.
  • Keep weight on the balls of your feet.
  • Square your shoulders to the line of scrimmage.
  • Hold your arms in a comfortable position.

QUARTERBACK:

  • Feet should be comfortably spread, approximately shoulder width apart, and as close to the centers feet as possible.
  • Knees should be bent slightly.
  • Square your shoulders to the line of scrimmage.

RUNNING BACKS:

  • Place the feet shoulder-width apart with your weight on the balls of your feet.
  • Keep your feet near parallel for a quick burst in any direction.
  • Bend your knees slightly, with your hands on your knees. Place very little weight on the hands.
  • Keep your head up and your eyes looking ahead.
  • Never lean towards to direction of the play.
  • Running backs use the same three point stance as the offensive linemen.