Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

The quarterback is one of the best positions on the pitch. The quarterback receives the ball in almost all offensive rallies, every game starts with him. At the same time, this is not an easy position, as there are a lot of things to remember. Here are some tips to help you get as many touchdowns as possible.

Steps

1. 1 Educate yourself. The quarterback has to be smart on the pitch. It is necessary to remember all possible schemes of the game and be able to play them correctly.
2. 2 Develop leadership qualities. The quarterback must control the game. There is no room for error in football, so quarterbacks need to be confident at all times. Leadership qualities must be shown in training.The team does not respect those who get lost in training, and then during the game they command what to do and how to do it.
3. 3 Strengthen your arm muscles: you need to be able to throw the ball as far as possible.
4. 4 Learn defensive play. You should be able to read the diagrams and see their weak points.
5. 5 Work on timing. You must pass the pass before the receiver dashes. It is necessary to calculate so that the ball reaches the receiver as soon as it opens.
6. 6 Learn to create free receiving areas by disguising and not showing who you are going to give the ball to.
7. 7 Follow the game plan and have a backup plan in mind in case your opponent succeeds in breaking through a defense or in a blitz. If you are not as fast as Michael Vick, then you should not rush about when you are about to be caught in a bag. Push the open receiver away or get rid of the ball.
8. 8 Strong legs are very important as a quarterback. The stronger the legs, the greater the speed of the run, the accuracy of the pass, and even the power of the throw.
9. 9 Sometimes it's better to lose 5-10 yards than try your luck and run into an interception.
10. 10 Watch the defense, if you don't see an open player, then just run forward. Better to earn 3 - 5 yards than, again, run into an interception.
11. 11 Train your accuracy. To do this, you can throw the ball at the target or through the hole in the tire.
12. 12 Speed ​​is not the most important quality, but very useful. Sometimes a quarterback may notice a large gap in his defensive lines and decide to run rather than pass. But it won't do much good if you run slowly. Do your daily exercise or practice climbing stairs. This will quickly develop this component of the game.
13. 13 Learn to see the field. During the game, it is very important to see who is open and whether it is worth running yourself. You can develop the ability to see the field in various ways. Constant training and games with friends will never be superfluous.
14. 14 Be prepared for bad passes. No quarterback is perfect. You can give a bad pass or lose the ball. This is normal, it happens. Just move on and don't be discouraged.
15. 15 Learn to calculate defense and predict blitz. You must be able to read the game. This way you will be less likely to be caught in a bag, and the number of losses and fumbles will decrease.
16. 16 Learn to understand when to change formation and when not. If you listen to how the defenders are going to play before the snap, you can see if they are going to blitz. So if you were going to run with the ball, then it is better to change the strategy to return the pass. In general, if your opponents change formation, try to figure out what they will do. If this is a nickel defense, and you were going to pass, then it is better to change the strategy to run.

Tips

• Don't be afraid to get knocked down.
• Do not throw the ball off your shoulder, put your whole body into the throw. This reduces the risk of injury, increases the range and power of the throw.
• Work off-season. Train as often as possible in the off-season to get you in top shape for the next season. Develop endurance, thanks to it, you can succeed at any level. You need to be able to think quickly and carefully. The wrong decision can lead to the failure of the entire game.

Warnings

• American football is a very tough sport. This is what makes it so interesting. If you need extra protection, such as a rib vest or a flak jacket, be sure to wear it. If you are attacked in an unprotected area or damaged defenses, then you risk injury.