High school football free safety

Question
Hey coach I wanted to ask you about playing free safety. I'm about five five
and weigh maybe 130 LBs I've Inly played football once before and will be
going into highschool I have the whole summer to get ready so I was looking
for advice on what drills I should be working on. Thanks for any help!

Answer
I assume that you are a 8th grader now then & will be in the 9th this fall?  I assume this because you said get ready for summer & not spring practice.  If that's so, then you need to get to spring practice every day to watch & learn, if nothing else.  This will also show the coach that you are interested in learning the plays & the offense & defensive schemes.  Introduce yourself, be a water boy, meet  your future teammates.....Start now respected each player & your coaching staff, they will in turn start respecting you for your diligence & work attitude.

Ask the coach to allow you to work out w/ the team.  They will not let you hit & tackle, but most coaches will allow you to run, workout, stretch, & learn speed & agility drills at your age.  Share your enthusiasm.  Let the coaches see you, not in the stands, but on the edge of the field.....Good luck, please let me know how your season goes.

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