What is Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength?
Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
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How to run this drill
Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
- Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
- Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.
Full drill
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- QB stands with feet shoulder width apart, arms straight out to his sides parallel to the ground (like he’s doing shoulder height jumping jacks position).
- QB then holds the football and makes a 90 degree angle with his throwing arm (with ball)
- On coach’s signal QB back pedals (quick chopping steps)
- On coach’s signal, QB throws the ball in direction of football coach’s signal.
- The QB must move his feet quickly and align shoulders to throwing target, while maintaining arm position.
- If coach’s signal is to the QB’s left (coach’s right), QB does nothing more than look at target push off back foot and throw the football to the target (for a right-handed QB).
- If coach’s signal is to the QB’s right (coach’s left), QB must rotate body 180 degrees turning from left to right, maintaining arm positions, then push off back leg and throw to target.
The secret is maintaining the arm positions to start the throw and throwing off the back leg. By throwing from this position, QB should develop a quicker release while developing arm strength. QB also learns footwork to get into a good throwing position.
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Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength FAQ
- What is the Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength drill?
- Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Who should use this football drill?
- Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- How do I run Quarterback Drills – Footwork & Arm Strength in practice?
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Is this drill free?
- Yes. Browse FantasyHQ football drills, youth plays, and coaching guides free on Football Coaching.
