Post by Oneback on Feb 2, 2022 18:17:55 GMT
TIMING QB:
DEVELOPING “TIMING” IN YOUR PASS OFFENSE
by Bill Mountjoy (Life Member AFCA)
Following are quotes from a Sid Gillman QB Manual (“Father of the Modern Passing Game”):
TIMING OF PASS:
1. The timing of the delivery is essential. It is the single most important item to successful passing.
2. Each route has it’s own distinct timing. As routes and patterns are developed on the field, the exact point of delivery will be emphasized.
3. Take mental notes on the field on timing of the throw.
4. If you cannot co-ordinate eye and arm to get the ball at it’s intended spot properly and on time, you are not a passer.
5. Keeping the ball in both hands and chest high is part of the answer.
6. Generally speaking, the proper timing of any pass is putting the ball in the air before, or as the receiver goes into his final break.
7. If you wait until the receiver is well into his final move, you are too late.
With the above firmly in mind, how do you go about DEVELOPING that timing? The following research from two of the best passing game minds (who followed Gillman's thinking) come to mind.
A) Howard Schnellenberger: Schnellenberger said the following: “If you give a receiver a second to get started. He can get a yard for every tenth of a second after that. If a guy is going to run a five yard out, he can get down there and break in 1.5. If he runs a ten yard yard out, he can do it in 2.0. If he runs a 15 yard comeback, he can do that in 2.5.
The Quarterback (examples are from Under-The-Center, but can be timed up to fit into Pistol and Gun sets up as well):
1. The QB is taught to throw a 3 step drop pass in 1.3 (this times out well with the 5 yard out because he can release the ball before the receiver breaks in 1.5).
2. The QB is taught to throw a 5 step drop pass in 1.8 (this times out well with the 10 yard out because he can release the ball before the receiver breaks in 2.0).
3. The QB is taught to throw a 7 step drop pass in 2.3 (this times out well with the 15 yard comeback (because he can release the ball before the receiver breaks in 2.5).
*We tie the above thinking in with the following information we received from Bobby Bowden (at Florida State U.):
B) Bobby Bowden: Bowden taught the following: “The Golden Rule for Rhythm Passing to us is that the QB must be set two steps before the receiver makes his final break”. Everything is taught on steps. When you grade the film the next day you can count. For example: “Hey WR, the QB is taking 3 steps, and I told you to take 5 steps and you took 7, no wonder the rhythm wasn't there”.
Conclusion: Combining “Coaching Points” from these great passing game “minds” has enabled us to develop our own passing game.
billmountjoy@yahoo.com
DEVELOPING “TIMING” IN YOUR PASS OFFENSE
by Bill Mountjoy (Life Member AFCA)
Following are quotes from a Sid Gillman QB Manual (“Father of the Modern Passing Game”):
TIMING OF PASS:
1. The timing of the delivery is essential. It is the single most important item to successful passing.
2. Each route has it’s own distinct timing. As routes and patterns are developed on the field, the exact point of delivery will be emphasized.
3. Take mental notes on the field on timing of the throw.
4. If you cannot co-ordinate eye and arm to get the ball at it’s intended spot properly and on time, you are not a passer.
5. Keeping the ball in both hands and chest high is part of the answer.
6. Generally speaking, the proper timing of any pass is putting the ball in the air before, or as the receiver goes into his final break.
7. If you wait until the receiver is well into his final move, you are too late.
With the above firmly in mind, how do you go about DEVELOPING that timing? The following research from two of the best passing game minds (who followed Gillman's thinking) come to mind.
A) Howard Schnellenberger: Schnellenberger said the following: “If you give a receiver a second to get started. He can get a yard for every tenth of a second after that. If a guy is going to run a five yard out, he can get down there and break in 1.5. If he runs a ten yard yard out, he can do it in 2.0. If he runs a 15 yard comeback, he can do that in 2.5.
The Quarterback (examples are from Under-The-Center, but can be timed up to fit into Pistol and Gun sets up as well):
1. The QB is taught to throw a 3 step drop pass in 1.3 (this times out well with the 5 yard out because he can release the ball before the receiver breaks in 1.5).
2. The QB is taught to throw a 5 step drop pass in 1.8 (this times out well with the 10 yard out because he can release the ball before the receiver breaks in 2.0).
3. The QB is taught to throw a 7 step drop pass in 2.3 (this times out well with the 15 yard comeback (because he can release the ball before the receiver breaks in 2.5).
*We tie the above thinking in with the following information we received from Bobby Bowden (at Florida State U.):
B) Bobby Bowden: Bowden taught the following: “The Golden Rule for Rhythm Passing to us is that the QB must be set two steps before the receiver makes his final break”. Everything is taught on steps. When you grade the film the next day you can count. For example: “Hey WR, the QB is taking 3 steps, and I told you to take 5 steps and you took 7, no wonder the rhythm wasn't there”.
Conclusion: Combining “Coaching Points” from these great passing game “minds” has enabled us to develop our own passing game.
billmountjoy@yahoo.com