Quarterback Drop-Back Pass Drill

Drill Objective:

This football drill will focus on improving the footwork of the Quarterback on the drop-back passes.

Drill Setup:

Line up your Quarterback behind the Center. Spread additional QB's about 3-5 yards apart from each other. Each QB will need a ball.

Drill Instructions:

The QB should take his pre-snap stance behind the Center. On the coaches snap count the Center should snap the ball to the QB who works on his footing and footwork by performing the 3-step drop, 5-step drop, or 7-step drop as designated by the coach. The QB should go through the throwing motion without actually throwing the ball.

Drill Coaching Points:

(everything is explained for right-handed QBs, for left-handed QBs you have to exchange left and right)

The first step has to be taken with his right foot and should be big and directly behind the left foot so that the drop is straight backwards.

While taking his first step the QB turns by bringing his right hip, shoulder and elbow back to accelerate his separation from the LOS

The last two steps have to be shorter, so that QB is in good body-control position and ready to throw on his last step.

QB should take the ball up in front of his right armpit with his first step, holding it tight with both hands.

During the drop the ball should stay put in front of his right armpit, while the elbows should hang/swing loose to improve balance

QB should always look over his left shoulder downfield

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