How to Throw a Football

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• Matt Sep 18, 2011
  For beginners in football, playing football and trying to throw a football may be a little tough to people because of the footballs size and shape. When you’re throwing a football the two most important areas are your grip on the football and your hand size. The bigger hand you have the easier it is to throw a football. The first step in throwing a football is placing your fingers between the football’s laces and seams. Secondly when you’re about to throw keep the ball under your chin to keep the ball secure. Thirdly keep your elbow bent and your arm cocked back for nice clean and crisp delivery. Next with your non-throwing arm point towards your target or receiver. This will keep your balance and a more accurate throw. If your receiver is running a short pattern like a “down and in” or a “down and out” keep your shoulders level for a nice quick delivery. If your receiver is running a deep route like a “9 route” then dip your throwing arm for longer distances. Then snap forward and shift your weight to the front of your front foot. After releasing the ball your arm should be above your head and out to the side. If you want to add more “mustard’ onto your throw flick your wrist and fingers. Finally end your throw with your index finger pointing forward and down and your palm facing toward the ground. These steps will create a nice, crisp, and clean throw. These steps will improve your throwing skills.
• Aug 08, 2006
  To throw the ball while scrambling, you should throw the ball at an angle to the opposite side of your body, or else you'll end up throwing behind your receiver (when running to the right and being right handed). When scrambling to the left side, and being right handed, you should try to turn your body so that you are at least trying to throw it straight.
• Jun 30, 2006
  I really learned how to throw a football from Madden NFL 2006. When I saw the replay, the quarterback threw with his arm bent, like when you throw a baseball (if this is confusing, buy Madden NFL '07, which will come out in August). I tried it, and now the ball goes about 45 yards with perfect spiral.This is what you should do:1. Before snap, try to read defense coverage and change if need to.2. After snap, hold the ball up to your chest level.3. There's two types of throws; Bullet and Typical Pass. In any type of pass, it's important to put your leg (right if you are left handed and left if your right handed) up front and snap a wrist when you throw and release the ball above or at head level. And of course, bend your arm.4. Bullet pass, you throw dead hard. So fast other people can't see your arm. This is good, but many high school receivers (almost all of them) can't catch it. Also, you should aim before you throw or the ball will go anywhere.Make sure the pass is accurate, powerful and fast. The higher the ball goes, the farther the ball goes (but more chances to get intercepted). If you make a perfect spiral, the football goes faster.
• Jun 30, 2006
  As you get ready to kick the ball, make sure it is on its side. After you let go of the ball, kick it with the edge of toe. The best way to kick is point your foot out, so it goes forward, then kick with all your might. It works for me. When I kick, the ball goes either up or straight! It's the best way to kick when you're playing around with your friends!
• Jun 30, 2006
  It takes practice, so if you throw something that looks like a field goal kick don't get disappointed. I will explain this for right handed people so if you're left handed, just reverse the sides. Grip: There are various ways to grip a football. I switch it around all the time, but I feel the most success comes from putting your thumb and index finger around the back of the football where you grip it. I put my middle finger in front of the first lace (not touching it). Then, I put my middle finger on the first lace and my pinky on the third. It would go like this: x |x| |x|. It doesn't have to be exactly like that for it to be a good grip, but I have yet to see someone that had a grip that wasn't close to that one. Power: How far and how fast you can throw is a mixture of technique and muscle. Yes, it helps to be stronger, but not to strong to where you no longer have the proper flexibility in your arm. Grip, stance, and release are the most important in my opinion. Stance: After getting the proper grip hold the ball to you right side just about waist high. Have your legs parallel with your shoulders if it is under ten yards (it really depends on your strength). Release: When you are about to throw the ball, you should bring it back behind your head. As you bring it forward you should release it near the side of your head. I've thrown with people and they try really hard to spin the ball when they throw it. I found it makes it harder. You should let it roll off your hand smoothly, but roll it off faster if you are trying to increase speed and/or throw farther. If you are trying to throw the ball farther, lean your right shoulder back more and complete your release. If you are going to play football though, I encourage you to learn how to throw side arm, directly over the shoulder, and pretty much every way reasonable; if you want to be successful. Remember practice is the best and I taught myself, so you can too. Hope this helped, and good luck.