How to Make a Football Spiral

A football can be caused to spiral by imparting some spin to it with the hand and fingers. With some practice, it is easy to throw perfect spirals almost every time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A football

1. Grip the football as normal and prepare to throw it.

2. Instead of letting go normally, make the ball "roll" off your fingertips as you release it. The idea is to let your fingertips put some spin on the ball.

3. Follow through fully. The ball should be spinning as it leaves your hand, which will cause it to spiral in the air.

Tips & Warnings

• Your fingertips should be the last part of your hand to touch the ball. This helps ensure good spin.
• Do not hurl the ball with the palm of your hand. It will have no spin, and instead of spiraling, it will just flop end-over-end in the air.