Holding the Ball: Throwing Fundamentals for Football Beginners

Why is the 10 years old learning to hold an NFL ball? She should have a youth ball for a better learning concept.

Why is the 10 years old learning to hold an NFL ball? She should have a youth ball for a better learning concept.

One other important thing Geoff didn't mention is to leave a space between the palm and the ball. This will ensure the ball will travel accurately through the air once released. To check if enough space has been left, while holding the ball, insert your fore-finger(index) of the non-holding hand between the ball and palm, from the thumb and index finger side. make sure you can see daylight and still be able to grip the ball enough.

One other important thing Geoff didn't mention is to leave a space between the palm and the ball. This will ensure the ball will travel accurately through the air once released. To check if enough space has been left, while holding the ball, insert your fore-finger(index) of the non-holding hand between the ball and palm, from the thumb and index finger side. make sure you can see daylight and still be able to grip the ball enough.