Drills Report –Improving Your Quarterback’s Throwing Mechanics
by Sonny WolfeOffensive Coordinator, McGill University, Canada

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