2 Step Drop

British_QB
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2 Step Drop May 12, 2004 11:46:36 GMT

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Post by British_QB on May 12, 2004 11:46:36 GMT

Hello,

Could someone please clarify what exactly a "2 Step Drop" is? I assume that it would mean the first step would be taken with the LEFT foot (Right Handed QB), and then the second naturally on the RIGHT. If so, what kind of depth would we look to get.

Any info would be a great help, thanks in advance.

Russ

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2 Step Drop May 13, 2004 5:14:48 GMT

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Post by neil on May 13, 2004 5:14:48 GMT

Some people use the 2-step drop for different things. It is most commonly used when throwing to uncovered WR's and/or the Bubble Screen.

However, it may be useful on a Quick Out, or a Slant-Flat combination. I tried experimenting a little this off-season with our QB's. The timing for the Quick Out was great. Our other routes were not timed up as well. We ended up taking our two steps and then a hitch step to help with the timing. When we did this though, we were only about 3 yards deep on our drop. I prefer a more conventional 3-step drop, which allows for more depth.

Spread Coach Member Posts: 41	2 Step Drop May 13, 2004 11:10:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Spread Coach on May 13, 2004 11:10:58 GMT Try to get a copy of The Explosive Double Slot Offense by Tom F. Smythe. Its from Leisure Press. He does a good job of describing, with diagrams, his two step drop series.
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British_QB Junior Member Posts: 2	2 Step Drop May 14, 2004 12:38:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by British_QB on May 14, 2004 12:38:25 GMT Thanks for the info guys, but what I just need to know is the footwork of the actual drop. If someonw could just confirm this then I would be very grateful. Thanks, Russ

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2 Step Drop Jun 9, 2004 20:27:36 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Jun 9, 2004 20:27:36 GMT

You back out in 2 STEP DROP. First step straight back with left foot. Second step with right foot (& it help if you point the INSTEP of the right foot at the target). It is BEST used if WR's are (with inside foot back) running hitch & slkant on 4 steps (because for good timing in the "quick passing game", the QB needs to take 2 steps LESS than WR's). IF WR's hitched or slanted on 5 steps (with outside foot back) 3 steps would be more desirable for QB's.

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firstand10 Member Posts: 74	2 Step Drop Jun 9, 2004 22:27:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by firstand10 on Jun 9, 2004 22:27:54 GMT You can depend on coach Mountjoy for excellent insight/advise. I would add to his comments this: The 1st step is a l-o-n-g one. The QB needs to really work on reaching back deep with the first step. Larry Payne

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2 Step Drop Jun 10, 2004 6:17:44 GMT

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Post by billatlas on Jun 10, 2004 6:17:44 GMT

This is very interesting. I first learned to step back with the left when I ran the mid-line many years ago. By theory then, if you step back with your left foot first, your passing game could switch to a 2,4, and 6 step drops, instead of 1, 3, and 5. Thus, getting a little bit more time for your receivers to get open.

Very insightful. Does anybody run 2,4, and 6 step drops?

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