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5-Step Drop

By Evanb on | From elitequarterback.blogspot.com

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...Read Full Story

Throwing on the Run

By Evanb on | From elitequarterback.blogspot.com

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...Read Full Story

Throwing to Both Sides of the Football Field

By Evanb on | From elitequarterback.blogspot.com

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...Read Full Story

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

By Evanb on | From elitequarterback.blogspot.com

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...Read Full Story

Flacco makes solid first impression with Ravens

By Evanb on | From elitequarterback.blogspot.com

By DAVID GINSBURG, AP Sports Writer May 9, 5:45 pm EDT 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 thinking about is the play I just completed,” Flacco said. “This is a new offense for me, and I’m worried about the next play and...Read Full Story

Overview

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.

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