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Need advice for my 8 yr old QB
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:09 am
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:09 am
Wasn't sure what board to put this on so I just put it here. My son is 8 yrs old and is very eager to get better at QB. He has played 5 seasons of flag football and will start tackle next season. He played the last two seasons at QB and he is die hard. He keeps begging me to find him drills to get better. He is pretty accurate and very smart but is a little lacking in arm strength. Anyone know any good drills I can work with him on to improve this. I don't really know when is too early to start working on this which is why I am asking. Any tips any of you coaches out there can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:11 am to GPayne
3 year olds play flag football?
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:14 am to hendersonshands
No they play 4 seasons per year. 8 game seasons.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:15 am to GPayne
Oh alright.I don't have anything to contribute, I just thought that was outrageous.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:15 am to GPayne
Im no expert. Just wondered if I should be even worrying about this. I keep telling him just have fun with it but he is hyper competitive and is buggin the hell outta me.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:21 am to GPayne
He's 8 so:
1.Have fun
2.Long toss with Dad
1.Have fun
2.Long toss with Dad
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:23 am to GPayne
to improve arm strength do the 2 knee drill and play long toss. This is how i did when i was 10.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:24 am to GPayne
Just throw with him every day. Strength will come with age.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:34 am to LSUSOBEAST1
Thanks. That is kind of what I was thinking. He is a determined little thing.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:35 am to hendersonshands
Grib Drills are very important because it gives a young qb a feel for the ball and also improves hand and finger stregth.
1. Grip drills.
There are many ways to do this but its mainy just a way for a young qb to get a feel for the size and he weight of a ball.
Grip DrillWith palm facing down, the quarterback grips the ball and moves the ball up and down. With each motion, be sure they re-grip the football. After at least 15 reps, repeat drill with the other hand.
Football Quarterback Drill #2
Drop Drill
Extend arm from the body and hold ball with palm facing down. Drop the ball and then re-grip instantly. Bring football back to starting point and repeat at least 15 times. Repeat drill with opposite hand. You can also do both hands at same time by using two footballs.
Quarterback Drill #3
Drop and Rotate Drill
Same as the Drop Drill except that as the ball is dropped, the quarterback rotates his hand around the ball before re-gripping it.
Perform at least 15 reps with each hand, then try with two hands at the same time.
Football Quarterback Drill #4
Spin Drill
With palm facing down, hold the ball at one end.
With a flick of the fingers, give the ball a full back spin so it lands on the back of the hand.
ith the back of the hand, flick the ball into a full front spin and re-grip the ball with palm facing down again.
Do at least 15 reps with each hand.
Quarterback Drill #5
Basketball Drill
Just like a basketball point guard, move the ball from hand to hand behind the back and between the legs. Do at least 3 sets that last 25-30 seconds each. Perform this football drill as fast as you can.
1. Grip drills.
There are many ways to do this but its mainy just a way for a young qb to get a feel for the size and he weight of a ball.
Grip DrillWith palm facing down, the quarterback grips the ball and moves the ball up and down. With each motion, be sure they re-grip the football. After at least 15 reps, repeat drill with the other hand.
Football Quarterback Drill #2
Drop Drill
Extend arm from the body and hold ball with palm facing down. Drop the ball and then re-grip instantly. Bring football back to starting point and repeat at least 15 times. Repeat drill with opposite hand. You can also do both hands at same time by using two footballs.
Quarterback Drill #3
Drop and Rotate Drill
Same as the Drop Drill except that as the ball is dropped, the quarterback rotates his hand around the ball before re-gripping it.
Perform at least 15 reps with each hand, then try with two hands at the same time.
Football Quarterback Drill #4
Spin Drill
With palm facing down, hold the ball at one end.
With a flick of the fingers, give the ball a full back spin so it lands on the back of the hand.
ith the back of the hand, flick the ball into a full front spin and re-grip the ball with palm facing down again.
Do at least 15 reps with each hand.
Quarterback Drill #5
Basketball Drill
Just like a basketball point guard, move the ball from hand to hand behind the back and between the legs. Do at least 3 sets that last 25-30 seconds each. Perform this football drill as fast as you can.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:36 am to GPayne
one day when he's walking around the house and he just woke up push him into the cabinets and when he starts crying say he needs to learn to keep his head on a swivel.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:40 am to bamfchris
The next set of quarterback drills will help develop the proper mechanics of the delivery, release, follow-through, drop, throwing on the run, etc. Some of these may be too advanced for an 8yr old but its something to work at and its good to see the proper way to do these things.
Football Quarterback Drill #6
Knee Drill
Objective - To develop the proper wrist snap and release of the ball.
Action - Begin the football quarterback drill with the QB's on both knees. Align them about five yards apart. The first QB gets the proper grip, lifts the football like he would when taking the snap and passes the ball to his partner. Be sure the ball is brought up near the ear, the follow-through is straight at the receiver with palm down. After ten reps back and forth, move the players five yards further apart and continue football drill from there.
Coaching Details - Check for proper grip with opposite hand securing the ball. Be sure follow-through is correct and pay attention to accuracy.
Football Quarterback Drill #7
Alternate Knee Drill
Repeat QB drill #6 with the right knee
down, then with the left knee down.
Football Quarterback Drill #8
Wrong Foot Drill
Objective - Teach to throw off the wrong foot when scrambling.
Action - (Reverse this for lefties) The right foot is forward with toes pointed in direction of throw. As the pass is made, shift weight forward onto the ball of the right foot.
Coaching Details - Emphasize the correct rotation of the hips and shoulders to reach the proper "delivery" position.
Football Quarterback Drill #9
Release/Follow-Through Drill
Objective - Develop a proper release and follow-through.
Action - Align your quarterbacks with shoulders facing (standing sideways to one another) and about 7-10 yards apart. As the first player makes the pass, he rotates his hips properly in order to get the shoulder around for a good throwing motion. Partner repeats the process and returns the pass. Move the QB's 15 yards apart, repeat the football drill. Repeat at 20 yards.
Coaching Details - Check grip, hip rotation, release and follow-through.
Football Quarterback Drill #10
Drop-Back DrillObjective - Develop the three, five and seven step drop-backs.
Action - Quarterback starts in the pre-snap stance and on coach's whistle, performs a three step drop. On the third step, he should be set and ready for a pass with the ball held at chest level. Do the three step 5-10 times, then do the same thing with a five step and seven step drop-back.
Coaching Details - Make sure your QB performs this drill with adequate quickness and that at set-up, most of his body weight is positioned on the back foot.
Very important - Be sure there are no false steps in the drop... Boom, boom, boom, throw.
Football Quarterback Drill #6
Knee Drill
Objective - To develop the proper wrist snap and release of the ball.
Action - Begin the football quarterback drill with the QB's on both knees. Align them about five yards apart. The first QB gets the proper grip, lifts the football like he would when taking the snap and passes the ball to his partner. Be sure the ball is brought up near the ear, the follow-through is straight at the receiver with palm down. After ten reps back and forth, move the players five yards further apart and continue football drill from there.
Coaching Details - Check for proper grip with opposite hand securing the ball. Be sure follow-through is correct and pay attention to accuracy.
Football Quarterback Drill #7
Alternate Knee Drill
Repeat QB drill #6 with the right knee
down, then with the left knee down.
Football Quarterback Drill #8
Wrong Foot Drill
Objective - Teach to throw off the wrong foot when scrambling.
Action - (Reverse this for lefties) The right foot is forward with toes pointed in direction of throw. As the pass is made, shift weight forward onto the ball of the right foot.
Coaching Details - Emphasize the correct rotation of the hips and shoulders to reach the proper "delivery" position.
Football Quarterback Drill #9
Release/Follow-Through Drill
Objective - Develop a proper release and follow-through.
Action - Align your quarterbacks with shoulders facing (standing sideways to one another) and about 7-10 yards apart. As the first player makes the pass, he rotates his hips properly in order to get the shoulder around for a good throwing motion. Partner repeats the process and returns the pass. Move the QB's 15 yards apart, repeat the football drill. Repeat at 20 yards.
Coaching Details - Check grip, hip rotation, release and follow-through.
Football Quarterback Drill #10
Drop-Back DrillObjective - Develop the three, five and seven step drop-backs.
Action - Quarterback starts in the pre-snap stance and on coach's whistle, performs a three step drop. On the third step, he should be set and ready for a pass with the ball held at chest level. Do the three step 5-10 times, then do the same thing with a five step and seven step drop-back.
Coaching Details - Make sure your QB performs this drill with adequate quickness and that at set-up, most of his body weight is positioned on the back foot.
Very important - Be sure there are no false steps in the drop... Boom, boom, boom, throw.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:40 am to bamfchris
Throwing motion. most important!!!
This post was edited on 9/8/10 at 12:46 am
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:44 am to bamfchris
Awesome. Thanks for the drils. He will be excited about this. Cabinet drill not bad either. 
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:46 am to GPayne
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Need advice for my 8 yr old QB
Awesome. Thanks for the drils. He will be excited about this.
If he makes it to the league i expect 10% of his signing bonus. only fair
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:54 am to bamfchris
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If he makes it to the league i expect 10% of his signing bonus. only fair
Check in the mail my friend.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 12:56 am to GPayne
Believe it was Joe Ferguson (maybe Terry Bradshaw) that spent all his childhood throwing a football at a tire swinging from a tree.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 2:09 am to Elleshoe
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one day when he's walking around the house and he just woke up push him into the cabinets and when he starts crying say he needs to learn to keep his head on a swivel.
I lol'd.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 6:58 am to TheBob
Just remember Todd Marinovich and you will be fine.
Posted on 9/8/10 at 7:06 am to GPayne
hold him back in school so he is older then everyone else he plays with and he can dominate 
..i know someone who did this
..i know someone who did this
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