? regarding ball flight

Coach:

As the QB loads the ball, the point of the ball is up at 45 degrees. There should be a wrinkle in the wrist. As the QB throws the ball, the elbow must be in front of the hand as the ball passes by the head. If the elbow is behind the hand, the point is down and will never be up.

When a pass is thrown with the point up, the ball keeps its trajectory longer.

Coach Lyle

CORRECTING PASSING ERRORS

Overthrow…………………………Release behind top of arc.
Overstride.

Underthrow………………………..Release in front of top of arc.
Understride.

Tail of Ball Wobbles………………Jerky motion.
Palm not rotated down.
Elbow too wide.
Grip too far forward or back on ball.

Ball Floats………………………….Point too high.
Loose grip.

Point Too High……………………..Point up on grip.

Point Too Low……………………...Point down on grip.

Inability To Throw With Velocity….Weight not transferred to front foot.
Poor hip and shoulder rotation.
Not pulling down on ball.
No hand acceleration.
No follow through.
Throwing across the body.

Inaccuracy…………………………...Initial step not at the target.
Throwing across body.
Not pointing fingertips at target.
Poor concept of receiver routes.

Thanks! When I "pasted" the info - it got a little out of line. If you email me YOUR email address - I'll send you a cleaner copy.
Bill Mountjoy
butzadams@hotmail.com