the most IMPORTANT positions in High school football

[HCCFootball]

alright so me and my friend were trying to figure out which positions are the most important and key for a balanced high school football team in order for consistent great play for most teams.

*NOTE when i say "strong" i mean which side is used more often for running, passing etc. based on your team and for defense, your opponents

offence

1. strong OT- whether left or right, you cannot go without a great blocker who can hook ends, and protect quarter backs, and be smart enough to read the outside defensive players

2. running back- you cant go without a good running back in HS, when the run game is what most HS teams use more than passing

3. QB- needs to run the team and pass while remaining poise. (reason not higher is because you can still have a sucky QB who can just hand the ball off)

Defense

1. strong DE- supply's pressure to the QB in pass game and can turn the run game inside

2. Safety- needs to be smart.... if a WR gets passed him....you're done

3. strong LB- provides consistent tackles, pass coverage, and extra pressure on a blitz


add your thoughts and explanation... really curious to see what other think

[moose45]

I play nine man football so here is my input!!! haha.

Offense

1. Center-to make the block on the MLB. (I play MLB and whenever there is a really good run blocking center, our rush defense gets hurt...sometimes )

2. RB- to run up a hole, just needs to not be a pussy RB

3. QB- Because he is basically an RB who can throw decent.


Defense-

MLB- Plug middle holes

OLB- Plug outside holes

DE- Rush QB and keep contain on pitches

[HCCFootball]

I play nine man football so here is my input!!! haha.

what positions do you miss?

my guess would be the two tackles... idk just curious

[DriveMyWhey]

1. running back.
2. guard.
3. center

1. strong side defensive end
2. middle linebacker
3. strong side outside linebacker

that's in run-dominated teams.

[PCFootball24]

This is the order I think it's in for my team

Offense

1. Left Tackle- protects QB's blindside, blocks OLB or CB on screens

2. Quarterback- Gotta have a good QB in the spread

3. X Receiver- #1 target, gets lots of screens


Defense-

1. Mike LB- quarterback of the defense, gotta be fearless

2. Strongside DE (me!)- push run inside to LBs, rush QB

3. Free Safety- they patrol the field and make sure everything is contained

[cbiedess]

On my hs team

1. Guard
2.Center
3.WB/FB

Defense

1.MLB
2.DE
3.SLB

[KevinBoss]

I have to say,

Gaurd (my team pulls a lot most of the time the gaurd is the lead blocker so without a good one your screwed.)
QB (without a strong QB to make decisions and take charge you may noy have a team)
WR (in HS not all recievers are good, to have one that can go up and get it is a huge advantage)

Reason I didn't say RB is in high school if you have glood blocking anyone can run the ball well.

On defense I feel all 11 players or needed just as much as one person. They need to be untied, but if I had to pick it would be..
Tackle if you play a 3-4 Defense
MLB every team needs one
Saftey without someone smart to help those corners you have a chance to lose all those close ones.

[bigguy64]

alright so me and my friend were trying to figure out which positions are the most important and key for a balanced high school football team in order for consistent great play for most teams.

*NOTE when i say "strong" i mean which side is used more often for running, passing etc. based on your team and for defense, your opponents

offence

1. strong OT- whether left or right, you cannot go without a great blocker who can hook ends, and protect quarter backs, and be smart enough to read the outside defensive players

2. running back- you cant go without a good running back in HS, when the run game is what most HS teams use more than passing

3. QB- needs to run the team and pass while remaining poise. (reason not higher is because you can still have a sucky QB who can just hand the ball off)

Defense

1. strong DE- supply's pressure to the QB in pass game and can turn the run game inside

2. Safety- needs to be smart.... if a WR gets passed him....you're done

3. strong LB- provides consistent tackles, pass coverage, and extra pressure on a blitz


add your thoughts and explanation... really curious to see what other think

all 11 postions of both sides of ball. Not one more inportant than another if you have a weak link a good coach will expose it.

[Pakman52]

Offense- Running Back, a good back came make up for a crap team
Defense-Safety, a fast safety can cover the entire field.

[HCCFootball]

all 11 postions of both sides of ball. Not one more inportant than another if you have a weak link a good coach will expose it.

not true... then why do you see the best players play the same positions each year?

[maddenman003]

Definately guards on offense.. You cannot pads without good running and you can not run if u don't have guards who can pull and hit. Period.
Then QB because if u don't have a qb that can throw or call the right plays then you hve nothing. Your only as good as you QB.
Then I would RB or fullback for the purpose of running the ball or making good blocks for an okay back you can make him good.


Defsive I would safely say #1 is MLB or some linebacker becuase they are the QBs of the defense and the moral/tone aetters of the defensive game play.
Next I would say d tackle/ noseguard to take up space for free running LBs
then shut down corners are important... But I feel after a strong LB who can lead and make big plays, eeryone else is bout tied on defense

[P.A.L]

in ALL football its the o line. if you have beastly o lineman you can have a blind monkey as a runningback and still win.

Skill positions: quarterback, middle linebacker, runningback

[TheHitStick]

Offensive Line and Defensive Line.

They make the other guys look good no matter how bad they are. If you have a good line, the "skilled" players will shine.

[PCFootball24]

Offensive Line and Defensive Line.

They make the other guys look good no matter how bad they are. If you have a good line, the "skilled" players will shine.

Perfect example of this: 13 year old USC recruit David Sills. Anybody who has seen film of him will agree with me, his line accounts for 90% of his success.

[ibuildme]

all 11 postions of both sides of ball. Not one more inportant than another if you have a weak link a good coach will expose it.

this

[nightwing2012]

offensive

all of the o line because without us the half back qb running back would get crushed by the D

defensive

nose tackle we take double and tripple teams and make a hole for the MLB to get throw

MLB the QB of the D without him the D is in trouble and he is the best player on the D

corners they have to keep up with the WR and make intersepions and tackles and return them for touchdowns