Post by Coach Campbell on Nov 1, 2002 10:54:32 GMT
The quarterback in those days was taught the following: a pas must be made so that it comes within the receivers reach and so that he does not have to slacken his speed to catch it. This kind of pass is a real art.
The passer should learn the spiral pass and the pass which has a slight upward curve to it, like a partly flattened rainbow. A forward pass which makes comparatively as big a curve in the air as does a rainbow will not travel fast, and the forward pass which travels on a straight line usually goes so fast that it is hard to handle. The aim of the boy learning to pass, then, is to throw the ball with a slight arc, so that it floats into the arms or hands of the receiver with comparative ease. He should also work at a sharp straight pass for short distances. Forward passing can be practiced almost anywhere.
Accuracy is more important than any other element in passing. Always having a target, if it is only a space in the field. A moving target in the form of a receiver is best to practice with, although practice in throwing to a spot is valuable.
The information above was how a QB of the day was taught. Coach CAmpbell
The passer should learn the spiral pass and the pass which has a slight upward curve to it, like a partly flattened rainbow. A forward pass which makes comparatively as big a curve in the air as does a rainbow will not travel fast, and the forward pass which travels on a straight line usually goes so fast that it is hard to handle. The aim of the boy learning to pass, then, is to throw the ball with a slight arc, so that it floats into the arms or hands of the receiver with comparative ease. He should also work at a sharp straight pass for short distances. Forward passing can be practiced almost anywhere.
Accuracy is more important than any other element in passing. Always having a target, if it is only a space in the field. A moving target in the form of a receiver is best to practice with, although practice in throwing to a spot is valuable.
The information above was how a QB of the day was taught. Coach CAmpbell