Chadstroma
Footballguy
I never played organized football so I don't know and I am confused about something.
My son is on a team, other than some recreation flag football stuff this is his first ever football.
He is one of, if not the youngest, on the team as he is on 3rd grade and just barely made the cut off to be in 3rd vesus 2nd grade.
That being said, size wise he is on the upper end in height and I would say "typical" build for kids. He does appear to be one of the fastest kids too.
My question is that it appears they are placing him as an offensive guard on the team. I am really confused by this. I would think he would be WR or RB or TE on offense.
I am wondering if there is an explanation. I am wondering if it is easier to put the 3rd graderd on the line or something but it doesn't appear like positions were grade based. Anyone have any thoughts or insight on what might be the reasons behind it?
BTW, my son hasn't said anything and seems fine with it though I do think when things really get going he will want the ball as that is how he is. I am not looking to make this into a thing specially at this age. I am just trying to understand better if there are reasons that I may not know about cause my thinking is a kid that is faster would likely be better for a skill position on offense or even on defense.
My son is on a team, other than some recreation flag football stuff this is his first ever football.
He is one of, if not the youngest, on the team as he is on 3rd grade and just barely made the cut off to be in 3rd vesus 2nd grade.
That being said, size wise he is on the upper end in height and I would say "typical" build for kids. He does appear to be one of the fastest kids too.
My question is that it appears they are placing him as an offensive guard on the team. I am really confused by this. I would think he would be WR or RB or TE on offense.
I am wondering if there is an explanation. I am wondering if it is easier to put the 3rd graderd on the line or something but it doesn't appear like positions were grade based. Anyone have any thoughts or insight on what might be the reasons behind it?
BTW, my son hasn't said anything and seems fine with it though I do think when things really get going he will want the ball as that is how he is. I am not looking to make this into a thing specially at this age. I am just trying to understand better if there are reasons that I may not know about cause my thinking is a kid that is faster would likely be better for a skill position on offense or even on defense.