Quarterbacking the Quarterback

by Doug Martin
Offensive coordinator/QB coach, East Carolina University
American Football Monthly December 2000 Issue OnlineThe fundamentals of any position are important, and perhaps they are most crucial at the quarterback position. Quarterback fundamentals are both physical and mental. We have a list of beliefs in training a QB and they are:

1. Never take a sack. Know when to take a chance and when not to by considering down, distance and field position.

2. Throw against blitzes every time. Every play is a blitz until proven otherwise. This teaches the QB to be prepared, play under control and not to hu...Login to Read More

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