Drills Report –Improving Your Quarterback’s Throwing Mechanics

by Sonny Wolfe
Offensive Coordinator, McGill University, Canada
American Football Monthly January 2013 Issue Online

Here are a number of coaching points and drills to help improve your quarterback’s throwing mechanics.

THE THROW (BODY)

•  The QB should be in a fairly narrow position (feet under the arm pits) to eliminate over striding. He should stand tall with a slight bend in both knees.
•  Proper “transfer of weight” is crucial for the QB to throw with velocity.
•  The QB pushes off the back foot (which should be perpendicular to the target); he takes a sho...Login to Read More

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