Spot drill

Spot drill

Purpose

  • To teach and work on the QB going through the progression to find the open receiver.

Description

  • Coach calls out specific pass play and coverage.
  • Receivers position themselves on spots according to read progression.
  • Coach designates open receiver.
  • QB executes drop. Receivers indicate "open" or not with hands up or down.
  • QB hits open receiver.

Variations:

  • Use one route at a time for timing purposes.
  • Use Safeties kick drill (mirrored routes).
  • Use Defenders to determine open receivers.

Coaching Points

  • Work eyes and feet together. Two hands on ball while waiting for open receiver. Emphasize proper footwork and timing.

Equipment

  • Ball(s)
Quarterback Spot Throws Drill
Spot Throws
Iona College Gaels

This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Fred Mariani, Head Coach at Iona College - The Iona College Gaels are playing in the NCAA I-AA Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

 

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In memory to our son         Kieran Urs Magnus Roth         * March 2nd 2001         + March, 9th 2001

last updated: Jun-01-2007 - © 1997-2011 coachroth(at)footballdrills.com - Quarterbacks Drills | Passing | Spot drill