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07.05.09 Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren 1

Coaching the Quarterback PositionBy Brian Caler


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What must a Quarterback be able to do?


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A Quarterback must be able to

Be a Coach on the field

Skillfully lead the Offense

Control the L.O.S.

Cleanly offer the ball to the Running Backs

Distinguish between Man & Zone Coverage

Know the weaknesses of each Defense

Demonstrate consistent throwing mechanics


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Finding the right Player

What to look for in a Quarterback Leadership Abilities

Athletic Ability

Natural Throwing Motion

Confidence

Mental Toughness

Intelligence

Dependability


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What we as Coaches must do

Teach the player the game

Teach the player the Offense

Teach the player the different types of Defenses

Teach the player the fundamentals of the position


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Different Types of Quarterbacks

1. Pocket Passer

4. Athletic Passer

7. Running Quarterback


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Position Specific Fundamentals

Hand Placement and Stance

Receiving the Snap

Giving a Hand Off/Ball Handling

Throwing Grip

Drop Mechanics

Throwing Mechanics


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Hand Placement and Stance

With the throwing hand on top, thumbs together, place the top hand under the backside of the center.

Knees flexed with a slight bend at the waist, back is flat, stand tall


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Receiving the Snap

Pull the ball into your belly (seat the ball)


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Giving a Hand Off/Ball Handling

Belly to belly, belt to beltSee the ball in with the eyes

Keep the off hand tight against the body (play the guitar)


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Throwing Grip

Grip the ball with the finger tips not the hand

Leave space between the ball and hand, do not palm the ball


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Drop Mechanics

Protect the ball by keeping two hands on it at all times

Keep the eyes down field

Dip the front shoulder to assure proper weight transfer

Stand tall upon set up

Feel the pressure do not look at where it is coming from


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Throwing Mechanics

Ball Placement

Open, Close the Door

High Release

Snap the Wrist

Follow Through


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Ball Placement

Ball should be held at about shoulder levelKeep two hands on the ball at all times


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Open, Close the Door

This is the first step to executing the throwing motionAs the player steps he opens the hips and chest, during weight

transfer and follow through he is closing the hips and chest


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High Release

Ball should stay high and come over the top of the arm and shoulder


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Snap the Wrist

As the player releases the ball off the index finger, he should snapthe wrist allowing him to follow through with thumb down


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Follow Through

Thumb down, finish with the thumb to the opposite pocket


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The Throwing Motion


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Executing the 3 Step Drop

Make a pre-snap read (best look side)1 big distance step eyes down field2 little gather steps eyes to pre-snap read side

Trying to reach a depth of 5 yardsBall should be thrown in approximately 2.2 seconds or less


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Executing the 5 Step Drop

Pre-snap choose the best look side

3 big distance step eyes down field

2 little gather steps eyes to chosen best look side

Hitch back up into the pocket

Trying to reach a depth of 7 yards

Ball should be thrown in approximately 2.5 to 3 seconds


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Throwing on the Run

Should maintain good ball placement

Keep two hands on the ball

Shorten the steps as you get ready to throwTurn at the waist and get the shoulders in line with the target

Follow through by running through the target


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Position Specific Drill Work


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Practicing the Follow Through

Kneeling Throw Left knee down

Both knees down

Right knee down

Feet Parallel Drill Face forward

Face right

Face left


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Working On AccuracyAccuracy Drill

Face Shot = 2 Points

Chest Shot = 1 Point

Play to ten, loser does push ups

Trajectory Pass 15 yards = 1 Ball

25 yards = 2 Balls

35 yards = 3 Balls

Lights Out Drill Pre-Pass stance, eyes closed

Position a WR in a different location every time

On command the QB should open his eyes and find the WR, get aligned,

set his feet, and make a strong accurate throw.


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Practicing the Drop & Set Up

Turn and Run Drill Take a normal under C stance take a continuous drop The drop should be a full sprint, while maintaining good Ball Placement

keep the eyes down field

Turn and Run, Set Up Drill Take a normal under C stance take a continuous drop

The drop should be a full sprint, while maintaining good ball placement

keep the eyes down field

On command the QB should then plant his foot and set up, while trying

to keep from falling off balance

Drop and Delivery Drill 3 step 1 big, 2 little gather

5 step 3 big, 2 little gather


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Practicing Throwing on the Run

Opposite Foot Drill Stand with your trail foot forward about heel to toe relation, role up onto

the toes as you release the ball

Normal Foot Drill Stand with your lead foot forward about heel to toe relation, role up onto

the toes as you release the ball

Down the Line 10 15 yards apart running across the field, turn the upper body at the

waist and shorten the steps as you get ready to throw, role up onto the

toes as you release the ball

Sprint Out Drill Open to the sprint out side, aiming for a depth of 7 yards, turn at the waist,shorten the steps, role up onto the toes as you release the ball, followthrough by running through the target


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Practicing Pocket Awareness & Movement

Wave Drill Rt, Lt, Up, Back, Diagonal Short choppy steps, keep ball loaded, maintain good pre-pass stance

Progression Feet 5 step drop, upon set the coach calls out Rt, Lt, middle, the QB should

shift his feet in the called direction and maintain a good Pre-Pass stanceuntil told to throw

Pocket Bags/Cones Lie 3 bags or 3 rows of cones down, QB should start from and maintain the

Pre-Pass stance, Coach calls out forwards, backwards, zigzag, and throw

Escape Drill 5 step drop, avoid the rush by escaping the pocket, back door, front door, or

up and out. Keep good ball placement as you escape the pocket, so youwill be able to throw at any time.


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Making the Different Throws


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The Basics of Reading Coverages

Locate each Secondary Player Free Safety

Strong Safety

Corner Backs

Alignment of the Safeties 2 High or Single High On the Hash or middle of formation

Alignment of the Corners Depth and Technique

Off or Press

Inside or outside leverage

Looking in at the QB or fixed on the WR


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Group Activity

Where are the weaknesses of each? Cover 0

Cover 1

Cover 2

Cover 2 man

Cover 3

Cover 4

Q-Q-H


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Coaching Points in Review

Teach your player the game

Teach your player the Offense

Teach your player the different types of Defenses

Teach your player the fundamentals of the position

Teach your player why it is important to protect the Football

Teach your player how to make the different throws

Teach your player how to distinguish between man and zone

coverages


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