How do you play good defense without fouling ?
I play defense more with my feet and I don't want to foul the guy but I reach for the ball and I make contact with the ball most of the time but sometimes the ref calls it reaching foul . Basically I just have to put my head up and call that defense . Could defensive player press body on the offensive player just like the offensive player does when going into a post move ?
What is the purpose of a defensive end stance in football?
There are many reasons for the defensive end stance. One reason is to help you explode off your legs and get upfield faster. This allows you to get the first punch on the offensive lineman and either shed a block, perform a pass rush move, or blow by an offensive lineman quicker. If you lose the explosion off your legs and give the offensive lineman more time to react to the ball, this gives him more time to set up his feet and body during passing downs so that he will have a better chance of stopping you. It also gives him the first chance of getting the first punch in during running plays and decreasing your chances of a quick block shed or standing your ground. The explosion off your legs will allow you to generate more power so that when you hit the offensive lineman, you can generate some movement off him or be able to get around him quicker. It also fights the offensive lineman’s attempt to push him back by creating this power to counter the offensive lineman’s explosion. This lowers the power generated from the offensive lineman quickly after the initial hit.Another reason is to help you stay low the ground. Leverage is key in the trenches and the defensive end stance helps you do that. The lower man wins and it’s obvious that the defensive end stance can help you stay low than any other stances for other positions. It helps you maintain your ground and prevent you from getting pushed back. When exploding out of your stance, you’re in the position to stay low the ground and can adjust accordingly if needed to.A 3–4 OLB stance works for some of these reasons as well but you aren’t as low to the ground as a defensive lineman from the initial push off. It does create power as well but the defensive end stance is more efficient at maintaining your ground.If you play defensive end with a linebacker or cornerback stance, you can easily get shoved over and pushed around. You’re too high off the ground and not generating any power to move towards the offensive lineman or the QB.
Can a defensive lineman tackle an offensive lineman to the ground and stay on top of him?
Actually, the answer is no. The D-line can not tackle an opposing lineman, or anyone other than the ball carrier. This would be considered holding just as if an O-line would have done the same thing to the defense. But, if a player does fall down, a lineman can lay on top of him to keep him on the ground as long as he doesn't engage (wrap up) the fallen player.
Should the NFL use the CFL's rule that requires the defense to stay 5 yards away from a punt returner, and do away with the fair catch?
The XFL did that. It was not exactly the CFL's (or Canadian football's, generally) rule in that there was no distinction between onside and offside players of the kicking side, but the XFL did revive a provision that had been used at all levels of American football for about a decade early in the 20th Century, which was that if the kick hit the ground at least 20 yards (25 in the XFL) beyond the line, players of the kicking side became eligible to play the ball. The effect is to more or less force the receiving team to play the ball, and to keep a player deep to cover possible kicks. I suppose you're asking about this in the absence of any such rule to force the return team to play the ball. The XFL advertised their rule as encouraging high-speed hits against players starting flat footed -- they advertised it by showing a wrecking ball collide with a stationary player -- so if you like that sort of thing.... The NCAA played for one season without the fair catch, 1950. They restored it in 1951, so obviously they didn't like the result, although they did not restore the choice of a free kick from the mark of the catch. However, that free kick is now taken so rarely that abolishing it would have practically no effect on the NFL game. The chief results of abolishing just the fair catch of scrimmage kicks would be a bunch more runbacks of 1-2 yards, more punts allowed to hit the ground & roll, a handful of extra turnovers, and a bunch of no-yards or interference penalties. Come to think of it, the WFL had almost exactly the rule the questioner proposed. The only difference was that the 5 yards protection applied only until the ball touched the ground or a player. So this sort of thing has been a popular proposal in pro football.
Self-Defense: If you fight with someone who attacked you first, how do you prove that you have a justifiable reason to attack back?
You can only "prove" it by evidence such as videotape. The more eyewitnesses you have the better, in a case sans tape.A lot of people use the excuse that "he started it" when in reality they baited the person to make the first move so they could feel "justified" in inflicting violence on someone.This is why ego contests usually start with "chest bumping", name calling, and other enticements to tempt someone into being the "aggressor".Half the time this is simple word games. There was no true self defense at play. A state like Colorado even has a "mutual combat rule" where you are allowed to fight another, which seems rational, if not outdated for our day and age.In a true self defense situation you are allowed to strike back. But you need to end your assault the moment your attacker is no longer of threat to you. You can't say, "well, he touched me, and I don't allow ANYBODY to put their hands on me, so we threw down!"Sure, that will justify it to yourself, but it's not right to provoke someone simply to have an excuse for kicking their ass.If it's true self defense, for example a strong armed robbery or random street violence, then strike back, strike hard, and worry about your personal safety first and the law second. But as soon as it's over, look to clean up your mess (getting witnesses on your side) as soon as possible. Tell the police you were a "victim", and try to be the first one to call and talk to the police if at all possible You are not going to look very "victim-like" if you have a bloody body lying at your feet, so be careful to paint the proper picture of the incident to the police. Speak with an attorney as soon as you can too, obviously, and be careful how much explanation you give the police. Just make sure you are labeled as victim and complainant.
I'm afraid of the ground ball?
This is very common, you got nailed and now your afraid of a repeat occurence, i got nailed with 3 line drives when i used to pitch, once in the leg, and twice in the chest. sure the jitters are gonna be there now that you expierenced one of the worst things in baseball and softball.....in fact major league players like matt clemett dont even rebound from a hit and play like they use to. Heres what i did, you got hit once, just once, how many other times have you played the game and how many other times have you fielded a ball with out a bad thing happening? i got hit 3 times in 15 years of pitching.......i step on the mound thousands of times. Plus the plane love of the game and committment to your team should give you thje propper mind set to sacrafice your body to succeed, if you truelly love playing softball and care about your team you will be willing to sacrafrice your body...but always remeber how many times hav e you been fine?
Good tips in playing better defense in basketball?
Keep your knees low and bent. Keep your arms wide apart like you're about to hug a 300 pound wrestler. Keep your feet parallel to each other but always have one foot in a higher row than the other. Place one hand covering the ball where the player is dribbling (use left hand to cover a player dribbling with their right hand; use right hand to cover a player dribbling with their left hand) Use the opposite hand not covering the ball to cover the player's eyes to make sure he can't see the floor. Keep your head and eyes at a perpendicular angle to the player you're guarding so you can see a bigger picture instead of turning your head to the right and left just to catch a glimpse of every move the player you're defending makes. Do not look at the ball when defending but focus on the dribbler's body position and make adjustment to make sure your body is always perpendicular to their's. Force the player to go a direction they are not used to or dribble with the hand they aren't comfortable with. If you're defending a player who likes to drive, back down and give them enough space to shoot from outside. If you're defending a player who likes to shoot, move close to them and suffocate them with your defense so you can force them to put the ball on the court and drive. That's all I can think of right now. Just work on this pointers and keep these techniques in mind the next you're on the court and you should be fine. Good luck.
Defensive tennis?
Speed and consistency are two excellent skills to have. Offensive players normally don't like it when opponents chase down every single shot and return it. It can frustrate them resulting in their over-hitting and making errors. Well-placed, defensive shots like high, topspin lobs and deep, angled slices are very good defensive shots. The spin on these balls will help keep them in the court. In my opinion, I think it is harder to be an effective, defensive player than a great, offensive player because it requires more strategy and quick thinking. I don't think tennis players, both club and professional, practice defensive play enough. It's focused too much on booming serves and searing groundstrokes. If both players are attempting to play offensively, at some point in the rally, one player is eventually going to be on the defense. Examples of great defensive players: Men: Michael Chang and Lleyton Hewitt Women: Arantxa Sanches-Vicario and Martina Hingis All these players are not known to be power hitters (Hewitt can hit and serve somewhat hard but is he not a Pete Sampras or Andre Agassi). These four were known to be quick, scrappy players who hit with a lot of topspin. Hingis was unique because in her prime, she could move the ball around and utilize crafty shots in response to her opponent's power. The irony is her defensive play sometimes ended up being offensive it the point that she could win 6-0, 6-0 against a player like Monica Seles (2000 Ericsson Open SF).