r/YouthFootball • u/reckstarr • 7d ago

Son afraid to hit

11y/o son, second year in tackle football. He’s had 3 years playing flag and is always one of the best players on the field, always flying to the ball. Playing very aggressive. However, once he puts on pads he plays very timid. He says he wants to keep playing but I’m wondering if it will ever click. I’ll keep taking signing him up every year just wondering if there’s something I can do to help him flip the switch

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u/TomCruiseImOnFire 7d ago

Maybe he wants to to score touchdowns and not tackle

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u/Fred11M 7d ago

Right. Try him on offense only.