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The Quarterback

Success at quarterback starts with a determination to be the best and a work ethic to make it happen. The Quarterback Wikizine was created to break out crucial fundamentals into quick and simple to understand skill guides for... [more]

Success at quarterback starts with a determination to be the best and a work ethic to make it happen. The Quarterback Wikizine was created to break out crucial fundamentals into quick and simple to understand skill guides for quarterbacks and coaches. New skill guides will be added regularly.

We encourage all comments, questions and suggestions that can help quarterbacks succeed as leaders and players.

"The difference between a successful person and the others is not a lack of strength or knowledge but rather a lack of will." - Vince Lombardi

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5-Step Drop

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The 5-step passing game consists of much longer developing pass plays and traditionally much deeper routes than the quick, 3-step game. The routes that accompany a 5-step drop are skinny/deep posts, comebacks, deep-outs, streaks, digs, curls, out-and-ups, etc. For the 5-step drop, the quarterback will be adding an additional two-steps (one cross over and one big step) from the 3-step. On the final big step, the QB must plant with the back foot and shuffle forward (to gain momentum and get a hair closer to the line of scrimmage). The QB needs to be at least 7-yards deep, no longer, no shorter. On most ... Read Full Story

Throwing on the Run

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Throwing on the run may be one of toughest things to do as a quarterback. A quarterback's accuracy decreases dramatically while throwing on the run however it is a strategy that can really opens up offensive options and stress a defense. The quarterback needs to place great emphasis on depth while rolling out, especially to the side opposite of his throwing arm. Depth will help the quarterback to achieve proper shoulder rotation, left shoulder facing downfield (right handed QB) or right shoulder facing downfield (left handed QB). Pull the opposite shoulder out of the way while throwing so you get the proper throwing rotation ... Read Full Story

Throwing to Both Sides of the Football Field

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Throwing the football to both sides of the field is extremely difficult to do without proper footwork. Many quarterbacks have the tendency to open up their front/lead foot and front shoulder to quickly when throwing to the arm side of the field. This can cause the body to be too far out ahead of the arm and throwing motion causing the QB to sail the football and lose accuracy. Quarterbacks also have the tendency to stay too closed while throwing to the opposite side of the field (not stepping at the target), causing them to throw the football across their body. Proper footwork the ... Read Full Story

Henne's work ethic may help him solve Dolphins' QB woes

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By EDGAR THOMPSON Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Thursday, May 01, 2008 Each day at 7 a.m. sharp, 14-year-old Chad Henne showed up ready to make himself into a better quarterback. For 45 minutes, while classmates scrambled to finish their homework, Henne fine-tuned his footwork and throwing mechanics. While older teammates roamed the halls in their letter jackets, the freshman, who would lead them on the field, finished up wind sprints. "I joke with him once in awhile - I might not have been his favorite person some days," said Jim Cantafio, Henne's coach at Wilson Senior High School in West Lawn, Pa. "But ... Read Full Story

Flacco makes solid first impression with Ravens

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By DAVID GINSBURG, AP Sports Writer May 9, 5:45 pm EDT OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)—Joe Flacco dropped back in the pocket, scanned the field, cocked his arm and tossed a spiral far downfield. Mark Clayton sprinted under the ball and made the catch in stride, one step ahead of the defender. Ah, if only playing quarterback in the NFL was that easy. Instead of pumping his fist or showing any outward sign of pleasure, the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens simply walked away from the line of scrimmage and awaited another opportunity. “I’m just moving onto the next play. The last thing I’m ... Read Full Story
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