Drill: Progressive QB

This drill helps refine and improve passing techniques by concentrating on proper arm and hand movement.

Developmental Goal

To develop the perfect throwing motion while using only the throwing arm

Teaching Points

• Pair off boys and girls (QB) into two parallel lines.
• Have players start on both knees, throwing to their partners five yards away.
• Show players how to follow through with their arm, so that their thumbs end up pointing down.
• Have each player begin with the football held above their waist.
• Demonstrate throwing in a fluid motion with the ball released from the side of the head.

Progressions

After several throws, have boys and girls switch to kneeling on their right knee, then after another set of throws, have them switch to their left knee. Next, have them throw standing up with feet together. Finally, have them practice a three-step drop, then a five-step drop before throwing.

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