Quarterback Mechanics
Quarterback Throwing Mechanics – How To Improve Strength, Speed & AccuracyGood quarterback throwing mechanics are essential for any QB to be successful.
But unfortunately, most young quarterbacks never quite learn the right methods for improving their throwing performance. That’s because most schools, youth football leagues and community quarterback camps simply don’t have the resources (or expertise) to give their quarterbacks designated training outside of the team’s regular practice routine.
But make no mistake – in order for an aspiring QB to truly reach his full potential, he needs specialized instruction from a knowledgeable quarterback coach who can help him master every aspect of the position – not just throwing, but also legwork, timing, mental conditioning and other factors that contribute directly to his passing ability. This includes utilizing a set of QB drills to improve on each players unique skill set and learning advanced techniques like those needed to perfectly throw on the run, as demonstrated in the video below:
Quarterback Mechanics – What To Consider
As mentioned above, having quarterback throwing mechanics means more than just being able to hit a target with a football. This is where most school football programs fall behind.
Inexperienced coaches spend too much time focusing on simple passing drills and plays to help the QB practice throwing the ball at a moving target. While passing accuracy is of course very important, there are many other mechanics that play important roles in how well the QB can throw the ball during the game, when it really counts.
Here are some things to consider:
– How is he holding the ball?
How and where a QB holds the ball during a passing play will play a direct role in how well he holds it, passes it and how quickly he releases it. From the moment he touches the ball, to the moment it leaves his hands, his arms must be in the proper position.
– What are his feet doing?
Proper legwork is a crucial component of QB mechanics. Just as his arms must be in the right places at the right times, his feet and legs must be also. From his overall stance to how he moves on his feet after the play starts, a QB must master this legwork to be successful on the field.
– How quickly is he moving?
Every millisecond counts after a play begins. Quarterbacks must learn to react fast at all times – from head to toe – even if a defensive threat still seems a few seconds away.
– When is he releasing the ball?
Timing is everything. Quarterbacks must know when to release the ball, when to run and when to react in every situation. If his timing isn’t right, he’ll be sacked more often and will miss pivotal opportunities to connect with his receivers.
Learn The Proper Quarterback Throwing Mechanics At Steve Clarkson’s Elite QB Camps
The list above represents only a few of the many different factors that affect quarterback throwing mechanics. Steve Clarkson’s Dreammaker QB training camps teach players how to master each of these mechanics and many others to help them unlock their true potential and prepare them for successful football careers.
Recognized by ESPN Magazine as “the most powerful quarterback coach in football,” Steve Clarkson has mentored some of the biggest names in the game today. His elite football camps offer comprehensive training for QBs of all ages and abilities, from grade 3 through college. Learn more about our Field Generals and Quarterback Retreat training camps, or call us to see how Steve Clarkson Dreammaker can help your aspiring QB vastly improve his throwing game.
