How to Be the Best Defensive End

Adam Carriker, one of the best D efensive ends.

Are you having trouble with defensive end in football? Do you want to learn how to be a great defensive end? Well this article will show you how to be a great defensive end.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Athletisism
• Cleats (optional)
• A Scout Offense (Optional)
• Football gear (optional)
• A dummy blocker

1. The perfect three point stance.

   Get in your three point stance. Your stance should be low and comfortable. Keep your eyes on the football.

2. Banana off the blocker.

   When the ball is snapped, keep a low pad level and banana off the card with your arm. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT FOR THE QB! YOUR job is to contain a pitch, option or outside run coming your way.

3. Sack the QB.

   Once you finish your banana, you'll either have the runner tackled, or the runner ran inside which is good (the LB will pick him up). If it's a pass, turn directly towards the QB and sack him.

Tips & Warnings

• Your responsibility is to contain the outside run, reverse, option, pitch, etc. Do your job right and you'll get your stats.

• Keep a low pad level on the blocker.

• Don't be a christmas tree and stand up.