American Football?

[powell11]

My dream would to be able to play for the New England Patriots and to be a running back, you have to be really fast(prefirbly fastest)and have perfect periphirel vision, my eyes sight is fine its just my speed im worried about at my age, so i wondering if i could get any tips on running faster :)?

[zbearspirit]

I am a fan of American Football and the Patriots are a great team but I believe that being a fast runner is not enough if it was you would be a wide receiver. Great running backs have the ability to make 'the right decisions', have strength, power, speed, intelligence and the ability to hold onto the ball when they are being tackled.I believe Adrian Peterson of the Minesotta Vikings has all the attributes to become a great running back from what I have seen of the NFL running backs this season. The New York Giants have a running back called Jacobs and although he is not as fast as Peterson, he is very big with speed which makes it difficult for defenders to stop him.

[powell11]

ok then, do you know how i could acheive all that by the time i am eligible enough to play for them?

[zbearspirit]

In life there are no guarantees but there are some great books and dvd's about the art and skills of a running back. Fast running is an important attribute, but knowledge of the art is just as valuable. There are some great dvd's out there which will show you what's required and then how to practice and execute the skill.
I also believe watching the rumming backs past and present will also help you to develop.