How Quarterbacks Lead the Football Team

Series Summary

American football has many positions but at the heart of all of them is the quarterback. He is the leader of the entire team. The one who remains cool under pressure, who knows every position and who is agile enough to avoid the impending defensive players. There is a lot expected of this position and because of this most of the fame and the blame falls squarely on his shoulders. This is why practice and drills are so important and can help prepare you for what you should expect at this position.

Our expert coach, Sean Hobson, is here to show you everything you will need to know to be a good quarterback. The series starts, of course, with the fundamentals of the game such as how to throw and hand off the football and many useful drills that will help bring out the football star in you. He covers how you should handle playing under pressure and teaches how important it is to play with heart because when it gets rough, and it will, the best players play harder. This is a fantastic series that will definitely help you on the field!

Video Transcript

"Hi, this is Sean Hobson for Expert Village. What we want to talk about right now is the importance of picking the right person for the quarterback of your team. Obviously, when you think quarterback, you think, "tall, good, athletic, and has a good arm." And yes, all those things are important when picking a good quarterback. But you also have to remember, the quarterback is the general on your field. They've got to be a good leader, they've got to be able to take control in the huddle, and they have to be smart enough to remember all of the plays that you're going to run offensively. Because, that quarterback is the person that sets up the whole offense. If the quarterback hands off to the wrong side, the whole play doesn't work. If the quarterback turns to throw to the wrong person, then the whole play is off. So, you have to have somebody smart, you have to have somebody that's a good leader, and then obviously, you have to have somebody that can throw the ball well, somebody that can run the ball well, and somebody that's good and athletic in the pocket. It takes a lot to be the quarterback. That's why a lot of times on teams, the quarterback get a lot of recognition, because they do so much for your team. So, remember, when you're picking your football team, spend extra time picking the right person for the quarterbacking spot."