Quarterback Musts and Pass Route Coaching Points

This is the final installment of a five part series of articles written by Coach Larry Beckish. For detailed ideas, drills and tips for develop the skills mentioned here, check out the books and resources at the bottom of the article.

Quarterback Musts

1. Throw the ball away from defenders not to receivers.
2. Never throw blind – don’t throw to a ghost.
3. Throw on time – develop a sense of anticipation.
4. Target the ball with each throw – head to head throws.
5. Know the protections, launch points, routes, coverage, and reads.
6. Handle the blitz.
7. Understand the high cost of interceptions.
8. When in doubt – don’t -wrap the ball up and run upfield.

Pass Route Coaching Points
1. Out Routes:
a. don’t throw late
b. don’t throw the ball high
c. don’t throw the ball behind the receiver – keep the ball on the outside edge of the plate

2. Inside Routes:
a. target the ball head to head

3. Deep Outside Routes:
a. never lead the receiver inside
b. keep the ball on the boundary

4. Deep Inside Routes
a. never throw short in the middle ofthe field

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