Quarterback Tips
To Help You Pass Better

Follow these football quarterback tips and watch your quarterback skills skyrocket.

Even though most youth football and high school teams are still run oriented, it's important to have the ability to pass when it's necessary.

Being able to pass gives you the threat of the big play at any time, helps you convert long first down situations and helps you in the final two minutes of each half.

A good passing game will help your running game. Play-action passes work better and the defense can't stack the line.

Enjoy the following quarterback tips:

Quarterback Tips

1) The quarterback must exude confidence and take on a leadership role.

2) Confidence will come from many hours of study to completely understand the both his offense and the opposing defense.

3) Handoffs are the responsibility of the quarterback. Be sure to put the ball underneath the running back's inside elbow and don't let go until the back has a good hold on the ball.

4) Develop the ability to control the ball quickly at the snap. Bring the football into the body, ready for the handoff or pass.

5) Practice your pitch-out until you can always "lead" the running back so he doesn't have to break stride to catch the toss.

6) There should never be a fumbled center/quarterback exchange. Put the time in to make this as automatic as getting out of bed in the morning.

7) Practice passing from the pocket, rolling out, backpedaling to avoid the rush, sprinting out, throwing while moving in the opposite direction from your throwing arm, etc. Be prepared for all game conditions.

8) Practice getting the ball to moving receivers and

over, under and between the defenders.

9) Release the ball near the ear.

10) Your follow-through should be like that of a free-throw shooter. No round-house motions!


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