How to Be a Good Football Quarterback
Learning to be a good football quarterback takes practice and a lot of studying. A quarterback needs to memorize the team's offensive plays in order to know where each player is supposed to be on every play. A good quarterback can make adjustments once a play has already started, which can sometimes make the difference between winning and losing a game. The more practice a player puts in, the better he will become at handling the pressure of playing the quarterback position.
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Things You'll Need
- Quarterback videos
- Football equipment
- Weights
- Running shoes
- Stopwatch
- Team game videos
Instructions
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Watch videos of professional quarterbacks to learn how to properly play the position. Practice throwing the football with a partner to apply what you learn from a video. Work on your passing motion and try to throw a spiral every time. A wobbly pass may not reach your receiver and is also harder for the receiver to catch. Use a video camera to record your throwing session and review the video to find ways to improve.
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Work out with weights to increase your strength. A strong quarterback will often be able to shake off an opposing player. Focus on your upper body during one weight training session, and your lower body during the next session. If your team has a strength coach, ask him to design a weight training program for you that will help you be a better quarterback.
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Start a speed training program to improve your quickness. Improving your speed allows you to be elusive on the football field, which can help you to escape a tackler. Go to a local school running track to work on your speed. Do a series of sprints, using a stopwatch to time yourself. An example of a speed workout is to run a 40-yard dash, walk back to the starting line to catch your breath, then immediately run another 40-yard dash. Do 15 to 20 40-yard dashes and then finish your workout with a slow jog to cool down.
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Attend a quarterback camp during the summer. Sign up for a camp that features a professional so you can learn from an elite quarterback. Watch how the pro quarterback passes the football to learn how to improve your throwing mechanics. Try to get some one-on-one time with the pro quarterback so you can ask for some pointers.
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Review your game videos during the season to identify areas where you can improve. Your coach will likely have the entire team watch the video from each game, however you should also ask if you can take the video home with you for further review. Watch the video and look for problems with your throwing mechanics so you can make corrections. Pay attention to how you react when you are under pressure from an opposing player during a pass play. Take notes so you can remind yourself what you need to do to keep improving as a quarterback.
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Tips & Warnings
Work with your team's quarterback coach on a regular basis during the off-season to improve your skills.
Take some time off if your throwing arm is sore. Consult with a physician if the pain persists.
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