center

Question
i dont know if you have knowledge for the oline. but i want to play center for my high school team next year. my goal is jv. im getting stronger and faster, but all the centers ahead of me can shot gun snap it harder and better than me. do you have any tips for me to get my snapping strenght and accuracy up. and any other tips for me to be a better center than the others, thanks.

Answer
This is going to drive me nuts Thomas, I just had a conversation about this topic with some coaching friends of mine recently. I know there is more than what I am about to tell you. After reading this, please get back to me and I can send you some personal drills to help you.  

Two begin with make sure you do two things every time:  Snap it the same way EVERY TIME.  This is hard because you will get tired and sloppy.  Condition yourself to be mentally tough and do it the same exact way every repitition.  

Secondly, get used to taking a step each way.  You will never just snap the ball and just stand there during a play.  Work on stepping both right and left.  

Finally, lock your wrist and release the ball at the same point every time.  Locking your wrist will make sure the ball stays on course and is accurate each time.

Please give me your email address so I can send you more.  

Coach B.