Você está na página 1de 33

Coaching the Quarterback Position

By Brian Caler

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

What must a Quarterback be able to do?

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

Finding the right Player

What to look for in a Quarterback


Leadership Abilities Athletic Ability Natural Throwing Motion Confidence Mental Toughness Intelligence Dependability

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

Different Types of Quarterbacks 1. Pocket Passer

4. Athletic Passer

7. Running Quarterback
07.05.09 Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren 6

Position Specific Fundamentals

Hand Placement and Stance Receiving the Snap Giving a Hand Off/Ball Handling Throwing Grip Drop Mechanics Throwing Mechanics
07.05.09 Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren 7

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

Receiving the Snap


Pull the ball into your belly (seat the ball)

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

Giving a Hand Off/Ball Handling


Belly to belly, belt to belt See the ball in with the eyes Keep the off hand tight against the body (play the guitar)

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

10

Throwing Grip
Grip the ball with the finger tips not the hand Leave space between the ball and hand, do not palm the ball

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

11

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

12

Throwing Mechanics
Ball Placement Open, Close the Door High Release Snap the Wrist Follow Through

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

13

Ball Placement
Ball should be held at about shoulder level Keep two hands on the ball at all times

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

14

Open, Close the Door


This is the first step to executing the throwing motion As the player steps he opens the hips and chest, during weight transfer and follow through he is closing the hips and chest

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

15

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

16

Snap the Wrist


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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

17

Follow Through
Thumb down, finish with the thumb to the opposite pocket

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

18

The Throwing Motion

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

19

Executing the 3 Step Drop


Make a pre-snap read (best look side) 1 big distance step eyes down field 2 little gather steps eyes to pre-snap read side Trying to reach a depth of 5 yards Ball should be thrown in approximately 2.2 seconds or less

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

20

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

21

Throwing on the Run


Should maintain good ball placement Keep two hands on the ball Shorten the steps as you get ready to throw Turn at the waist and get the shoulders in line with the target Follow through by running through the target

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

22

Position Specific Drill Work

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

23

Practicing the Follow Through


Kneeling Throw
Left knee down Both knees down Right knee down

Feet Parallel Drill


Face forward Face right Face left

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

24

Accuracy Drill

Working On Accuracy

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.
07.05.09 Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren 25

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

26

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, follow through by running through the target

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

27

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 stance until 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 you will be able to throw at any time.

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

28

Making the Different Throws

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

29

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

30

Group Activity

Where are the weaknesses of each?


Cover 0 Cover 1 Cover 2 Cover 2 man Cover 3 Cover 4 Q-Q-H

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

31

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

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

32

Questions

07.05.09

Clinic 1 Jugend/Junioren

33

Você também pode gostar