A quarterback needs to learn to feel the pressure in the pocket, and release the ball, or eat it when the pressure arrives. As a [tag]coach for football[/tag], use this [tag]football[/tag] [tag]drill[/tag] to sharpen your offense.
What you need – 5 players, or coaches with tackling dummies. One [tag]quarterback[/tag] is needed for the drill. You can set up one or all of your wide receivers, depending on the level of difficulty.
How this drill works – In most cases, coaches want their QB to find a receiver, or make a decision to scramble within 5 to 7 seconds from the snap of the ball.
In this drill the 5 players (or coaches) with tackling dummies, will gradually creep closer to the QB as each second passes. They should be at the quarterback with their tackling dummies raised as high as they can, to impede any possible pass.
The QB needs to be aware of the closing pocket, and make a quick read and then set up to pass within this 5 to 7 second window. With a [tag]blitz[/tag], sometimes this amount of time can be much less.
This will help a QB to prepare for and avoid sacks due to a collapsing pocket.
Result – Your QB will become more aware of the pass rush around them and become more comfortable with dropping back, making the reads and then passing the ball to the right player.
You can make this drill more difficult by adding in defensive backs to cover the receivers.
