How to Master the Football Throwing Technique?

Football is a game of strength and technique. You can not be on the top until you have mastered both these qualities. So, certain critical components are very important for football players, especially for a quarterback.

There are a few critical components that lay the necessary foundation for effective passing. Also, take a close look at the two most essential steps in the Mechanics of Throwing a Football that is responsible for a better grip at the football.

Grip (Pre-Pass) 

Here you hold a grip of the ball with your thumb and palm, making it safe from other players to make you lose it with a simple hit on your shoulder.

• Thumb Side 
• Palm Pocket 

Wrist (Pre-Pass) 

Followed by the first step, let’s move forward with the next one. This is the first pillar of passing mechanics.

Finger Side with Laces on Pre-Pass 

Although every quarterback has their style of grip, the basics should always be correct. All of the technique majorly includes fingers placing on the ball accurately. The game can make huge differences based on how you are holding the ball. So, here are some basics that can make you go for a win-win regardless of your game style.

• Keep your pinky finger behind the laces, and slide it between the lace’s digits for a better grip. 
• Place your middle finger above or against the laces, while the ring finger should be running parallel to the laces. 
• Most importantly, your index fingers should be placed on the back of the ball. 
• Make sure to see if your index finger is right along with the stitching connected with laces. 
• Make a nice bend of your index finger to create a tight spiral. 

Other than those above mentioned grip maintaining steps make sure not to put your finger on the tip of the ball. This is because it might push the ball out of its rotation. So, make sure to follow these tips on Mechanics of Throwing a Football and you will for sure nail the game.

You can learn all of these techniques through virtual reality. Online VR & AR gaming companies like The Quarterback Equalizer have experts to train you with any methods online.