Advanced Offensive Strategies – Quarterback Development Drills

Throwing mechanics get fixed in the warmup, not in the game. Josh Gehring, quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, details a complete throwing progression for the quarterback position, from the straight arm throw through the pitcher throw and the 4-point throw, and explains why running the same progression every day builds a repeatable release.

What you'll learn

• A complete throwing progression you can run with your quarterbacks daily
• Seven different throws and the proper technique for each one
• The straight arm throw, the pitcher throw and the 4-point throw
• The advantages of using a throwing progression rather than a generic warmup
• Wisconsin-Whitewater's coaching philosophy toward the quarterback position
• Quarterback development drills that fit inside an individual period
• Footwork, agility and skill drills for the position

Who it's for

Quarterback coaches and offensive coordinators at the high school and college levels, plus private coaches and anyone working with young quarterbacks whose mechanics need structure.

About the coach

Josh Gehring coached quarterbacks and coordinated the passing game at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, a two-time NCAA Division III national champion, and was named AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year as offensive coordinator at Morningside College.

Drill demonstration throughout. Part 3 of Coach Gehring's three-part series on quarterback play. Runtime: about 64 minutes.