Instruction on throwing mechanics and footwork drills from head to toe. Baseball throwing mechanics as they relate to pathology. While the personal qb coaching that takes place in our camps is the best way for a young quarterback t. It says more about the coaches than it does the kid. Aj mccarron changing throwing mechanics with help of tom. Nov 15, 20 quarterback footwork and fundamentals for the spread offense presents an overview of several of the basic factors involved in sound quarterback play in the spread offense. Each qb must know your programs qb passing records, individual record.
Learn how help your quarterbacks perfect their throwing mechanics through a variety of breakdown drills. Qb should turn head and shoulder and look at ball carriers pouch. Lets talk about some of the fundamentals when youre throwing the football. Quarterback mechanics and fundamentals, quarterbacks. Quarterback footwork and fundamentals for the spread offense. Throwing fundamentals are critical to a successful. A qbs throw is like an nba players free throw shot.
A correct and consistent carriage will provide your qb the initial environment. In this video i talk about nfl qbs throwing mechanics. This is a must and needs to be monitored to ensure that a controllable amount of stress is placed on the injured area. Elite training bill reagans top gun quarterback training. This prethrow carriage position reduces the tendency to wind up on the throw, aligns the throwing arm in a position that generates arm power, and reduces wasted motion resulting in a faster release. Rash and robert shapiro twelve collegiate football quarterbacks were videotaped while performing drop back passes. These became the 7 eyes principle of throwing the football. You hear this all the time, this idea that a quarterback s mechanics cant be changed. We assume that the quarterbacks that we work with have a good understanding of the fundamentals of how to grip a football, throwing motion and general quarterback mechanics these drills are going to increase the effectiveness of each quarterbacks unique skill set.
Looking for the quarterback mechanics used by the pros. Grasping and holding the ball is very important before actual throwing takes place. Coach in louisiana accelerate your qbs skills with the revolutionary concepts in cracking the quarterback code coaching your quarterbacks, particularly their throwing mechanics, may be the most complicated task youll ever perform. Shoulder strengthening program based on your personal needs with a personalized workout plan through our training app. The two knees drill is designed to warm up the quarterbacks arm, as well as teaching them concentration on where they are throwing it and their release. Proper quarterback throwing mechanics football university. Quarterback mechanics and fundamentals, quarterbacks coaching. If i remember correctly, carson palmer is considered to have near perfect mechanics and is considered among, if not the best, in the nfl. The arm must reach triple extension outward and upward to the target. Apr 26, 2012 quarterbackspecific strength training exercises are a great addition to the weight training program youre currently doing.
Throwing leg forward, work hip and shoulder rotation no step balance 4. The qb stands in front of a wall, with his feet positioned to throw at a target directly awa y from it. Common injuries in professional football quarterbacks. We have broken down the mechanics of throwing a football with power. December 1st, 2017 by steve clarkson qb mechanics, qb training tips, qb drills, throwing mechanics anyone who plays quarterback or watches the game of football knows that a great quarterback has mastered the technique of throwing a football. Teaching your quarterback how to throw on the run flash. I cant seem to find a guide to different throwing mechanics for quarterbacks. Changing a quarterbacks throwing motion is challenging and can be flat out intimidating.
A quarterbacks throwing mechanics involve many small movements that must come together in the right sequence. Founded by former ole miss quarterback david morris, qb country currently trains nfl, college, high school and middle school quarterbacks in ten cities across the southeast. The accuracy and efficiency of your quarterback is grounded in proper throwing mechanics. Non throwing leg forward, work hip and shoulder rotation no step balance 3. Front shoulder must be perpendicular to the target to generate torque. Standing throw drills are an excellent tool for quarterbacks to work on their throwing mechanics, as they emphasize good throwing motion and good upper body form.
Throwing mechanics coach maddox collective academy. Return to throwing program boston shoulder institute. The flash fire is a great way to break up the throwing mechanics of throwing on the run and to teach quarterbacks how to translate the power their lower body is generating into their throw. Quarterbackspecific strength training exercises are a great addition to the weight training program youre currently doing. The drill involves two quarterbacks who kneel on both knees about 10 yards away from each other. Throw the ball with the proper mechanics focusing on accuracy. Qb country is the nations leading quarterback training and development company. Teaching throwing mechanics presents a detailed overview of the proper mechanics for passing the football. How baseball is building better nfl quarterbacks wired. While most quarterback coaching information addresses plays and schemes, this book focuses on quarterback mechanics and fundamentals. Jan 23, 2018 throwing mechanics knowledge of the throwing mechanics involved in the football passing motion is essential for understanding the impact of upper extremity injuries on the elite quarterback. Torso twist when executing throw you should always point nonthrowing shoulder at target get belly button pointed at target and twist torso and shoulders so that the throwing shoulder finishes pointing at target follow ball toward target. The elbow must track up and over the shoulder directly at the target. If your mechanics are sound, youll have consistent results in your passes.
When throwing at release of ball, turn hand to outside and palm down. Place the ball on the ground, grip it with just the throwing hand, lift it up with one hand, cock it high with two. Some seem pretty obviouslike sidearmbut others not so much. But unfortunately, most young quarterbacks never quite learn the right methods for improving their throwing performance. We believe its the best qb throwing video available anywhere. The proper manual muscle test for all sixteen muscles. This promotes a quality release, giving the qb the greatest opportunity to throw the football at a high velocity. The fundamentals must hold solid throughout game situations. The personality of a great quarterback selfmotivated and selfdirected positive, but realistic. For even more on improving throwing mechanics, click here. The expertise of darin slack and dub maddox contributed to this compilation. Continue with simulating the snap as if it were real and then perform the sprint out pass to the right.
This one of kind video looks at qb throwing details like grip, stance, posture, spine angles, carriage, shoulders, hip rotation, leverage, ball release and lots more. Throwing mechanics and footwork volumes 14 collective. Always put weight on ball of pivot foot no false steps. One knee drill 20 passes put your knee on the throwing side down. Its good when youre warming up to get a partner about 10 yards apart.
Nov 19, 2015 the high school quarterback offseason training program is a comprehensive program that encompasses quarterback specific lifts, a running program, a quarterback throwing mechanics drill set, quarterback pocket movement drills, quarterback core stability drills, and a quarterback arm care warmup. Receiver will hold both hands up, giving the qb a target to throw to. Quarterback workout for a stronger, more accurate arm stack. Coach reagan has developed a systematic approach to develop andor refine the basic mechanics for throwing a football. You hear this all the time, this idea that a quarterbacks mechanics cant be changed.
In an easytounderstand, stepbystep manner, the dvd explains and demonstrates the fundamentals and techniques involved in throwing the footballboth from a set position and on the run. How baseball is building better nfl quarterbacks getty images the two clues that foretold tom houses future as a quarterback specialist emerged way back in the late 1980s. Throwing a football is a combination of art and science but bad habits can begin long before quarterback training ever does. The first drill is to have your quarterback stand square to his partner. Feb 12, 2012 inside the art of an aaron rodgers pass nfl network inside the nfl duration. Qb has thumbs together, elbows bent to receive the snap with staggered stance leg of throwing arm forward using same leg to cue center.
Presents a detailed overview of the proper mechanics for passing the football. Despite several similarities in the throwing motion between football and other overhead throwing sports, fundamental differences exist. Learning effective quarterback drills is a crucial component of any qbs practice regimen. Once most people come to this conclusion there tends to be two schools of thought as it relates to changing quarterback throwing mechanics. Qbs body will naturally follow head and shoulder to ball carriers pouch. Overemphasize the follow through until it becomes an automatic part of throwing motion. We consider a player a potential allamerican if he scores between 4750. You will feel competent and wellarmed to coach accurate passing quarterbacks with coach renners coaching routine. Learn the techniques and playmaking skills that will make you a better football player sign up at in minutes or call 9733665027 today. The kinetic chains involvement in the pitching motion. Older quarterbacks in particular get subjected to this tunnel vision. Older campers will be introduced to pre and post snap read progressions of basic passing game concepts. Qb throwing mechanics tip fine adjustments steve clarkson.
So theres plenty here for players at all ages and competitive levels. The video images were digitized using a peak performance. Quarterback drills from qb guru coach steve clarkson. With all quarterbacks, consistent, repeatable mechanics are vital to success. Throwing over the top, as seen below, is harped upon by coaches at all age levels because the chain of power that occurs as the tricep fires energy up through arm and out through the wristfingers into the ball is maximized when the arm is fully extended upward and outward. Carson wentz has hired a quarterbacks coach to improve his lapsed mechanics the philadelphia eagles secondyear signalcaller will work with 3dqbs adam dedeaux this offseason, nfl network. A solid throwing base is the foundation of an accurate passer. Part i pride, preparation, persistence matt lafleur, offensive coordinator, ashland university i have been very fortunate for the opportunity to play quarterback at saginaw valley state university and then in the national.
This video pack includes the first 4 videos in the selfcorrect system series volumes 14 with a specific emphasis on quarterback throwing mechanics. Inside the art of an aaron rodgers pass nfl network inside the nfl duration. In this video, follow a stepbystep breakdown of a quarterbacks throwing mechanics. When he cocks his arm to throw, the nose of the ball should just tap the wall. The quarterback wants to throw a spiral which improves the balls accuracy and usually must time his pass to hit a moving target, while ignoring the large. Houses knowledge of the proper muscle mechanics and ability to analyze a quarterbacks throwing motion is unparalleled. We have 12 key points when evaluating potential and current quarterbacks. Teaching and coaching quarterback throwing mechanics. In this quarterback throwing drill, you can take 2 qbs and place them 812 yards apart, with their toes pointing at each other, the lead foot forward. This motion assures tip of ball will be up for a soft pass. Martin already gave a good answer, but heres a few more details with visuals. So there you have it, the 3 throws that you can master to become a well rounded quarterback. Coaching the wingt quarterback football championship. The proper carriage sets the foundation for your throwing motion.
A quarterback injury can ruin an entire football season, as ducks fans witnessed in 1987, 1991, 1993, 2007 and 2015. If the athlete experiences pain while throwing, he is to stop throwing at that point of the program, take the day off and drop back one phase in the throwing program. The throwing arm must reach 90 degrees in the elbow and the armpit. We breakdown drew brees throwing mechanics, kyler murrays throwing mechanics, baker mayfields throw. The average velocity of the pilot study throws was 21. Home to the texas rangers ph 8174190303 3533 matlock road, arlington, texas, 76015 md fax 8174685963. Shoulder injuries to quarterbacks in the national football. His feet should be in a position where theyre under center. Quarterbacks stance, ball handling, throwing mechanics, dropback and read drills running backs stance, ball security, violent running, pass routes and receiving, blocking receivers stance, releases, cutting, faking, pass routes, catching skills and blocking offensive line stance, footwork, run blocking skills, combo and zone blocking, pulling. Proper mechanics for throwing a football healthy living. Biweekly video breakdowns to show continued progress on your throwing mechanics. Like the matrix, take the red pill and forget about everything you ever knew about quarterback mechanics. Quarterbacks must play controlled when surrounded by chaos, so ingraining these movements is of the utmost importance to quarterback play. Guelph university qb coach john engel teaches lining out technique for throwing mechanics.
This workout is designed to help you link your entire body together for. The message it sends, however, is that, we dont have time to improve a kids throwing mechanics. Qb throwing progression instructional book ebook, video of the throwing progression 8 drills, video, bonus 2 bonus drills to help improve footwork 2 drills, video. The quarterback should use a considerable amount of wrist snap.
Its all about the footwork the feet are what throw the ball. A smooth and effortless throwing motion doesnt necessarily mean that a qb has good mechanics. If you take care of the mechanics before the game and commit them to memory then you can focus on execution and let your instincts take over when its time to pull the trigger. Coaching the wingt quarterback football championship productions, inc. A threedimensional dynamic analysis of the quarterbacks throwing motion in american football gregory s. Improving a quarterbacks throwing motion smart football. Training guide for baseball throwing mechanics, drills, progressions and programming for youth, high school, college pitchers, catchers, infield, outfield.
Trigger the arm circle by bringing the ball from the carriage to a loaded position. High school quarterbacks offseason training program. Last week, house worked with cincinnati bengals quarterback aj mccarron on his throwing mechanics. The best qb throwing mechanics video ever made youtube. Use proper throwing mechanics and always throw at a target. Threedimensional dynamic analysis of the quarterbacks. When done effectively this technique can allow any level of quarterback to throw a 16 yard comeback to the opposite side of the field before the defender. With all of the coverage of quarterbacks and the nfl draft everyone seems to be talking about throwing mechanics. If you ever were uncertain about how to teach quarterbacks to be accurate passers, teaching and coaching quarterback throwing mechanics will relieve those concerns. Pdf baseball throwing mechanics as they relate to pathology. Baseball throwing mechanics as they relate to pathology and. He has coached nfl quarterbacks such as tom brady, drew brees, alex smith, carson palmer, terrell pryor, and tim tebow. Regardless of the players age, ability or long terms plans for the sport, the right qb drills can result in vast improvements on the field.
It addresses virtually every fundamental that a quarterback needs to develop in order to become a championship quarterback. The player shoulder be going through this program, 2 days on, 1 day off. Improve throwing ability enhance footwork and ball skills identify weaknesses, and begin improvements begin understanding of leadership. Quarterback skills and drills follows a progression from basic fundamentals like grip, footwork and passing mechanics to advanced tactics like reading defenses and making throws under pressure. Over 20 drills will instill confidence in your players so they can operate with the ball in their hands.
The five point power and accuracy throwing program mr coach mike, mr ryan anderson on. Commentators, football dads, and coaches proclaim, its impossible to change a quarterbacks throwing motion. Wrist rotation when releasing the ball you should snap wrist away, with the thumb down. The receiving quarterback will hold his hands up to give the throwing quarterback a target. That is the goal with practicing any of these throwing mechanics. To delineate the incidence and etiology of shoulder injuries to quarterbacks in. Quarterbacks throwing motion figure 1 diagram of data collection setup. I realize there are many trains of thought on the throwing mechanics of the qb position, but this post is an overview of some of the key techniques of.
Mar 20, 2019 with the sprint out drill, you will improve your throwing accuracy and mechanics while running the sprint out pass. Quarterbacks are at risk for shoulder injury secondary to both the throwing motion as well as from contact injury. To start the drill, have the quarterback line up in his presnap stance and then proceed with the snap count. We believe that this 24 minute video is the best video ever made on the subject of qb throwing mechanics. A football coach explains the grip and release of the ball off the finger tips and the proper form necessary for a good, strong throw. A downloadable pdf book that teaches you how to throw with proper mechanics starting with your feet all the way up to how you should hold the ball. The five points power and accuracy throwing program is a manual that took over ten years to develop. After studying hundreds of hours of nfl quarterback film, it became apparent that there were 8 common throwing mechanic fundamentals. Knowledge of the throwing mechanics involved in the football passing motion is essential for understanding the impact of upper extremity injuries on the elite quarterback.