| Quarterbacks' five-step drop is similar to the | | | | caught flat footed. It is easier to set with moving |
| three-step drop but does have two extra steps | | | | feet and deliver a crisp pass. |
| and offers more options. The five-step drop is | | | | Hit & Throw Technique |
| used for slower developing plays, with the | | | | The hit and throw technique is a quickly delivered |
| receivers running deeper routes. Routes requiring | | | | pass. |
| the quarterback to take a five-step drop, giving | | | | If you see your receiver coming open as you |
| the play time to develop. The advantage is he can | | | | drop back, set your plant foot, aiming at your |
| throw a hit and throw or a hitch and throw pass. | | | | target. Pushing off your back foot follow through |
| This article will focus on the quarterback footwork | | | | and deliver the ball. |
| and the two passing techniques and a training drill | | | | Hitch & Throw Technique |
| for the quarterbacks five-step drop. | | | | The hitch and throw technique adds another step |
| The Steps | | | | to your footwork. As you drop back and plant |
| Step 1: Your first step is taken with the same | | | | your back foot setting up, you roll your weight |
| foot as your passing hand side. You want this | | | | forward to the front foot and take a small hitch |
| step to be explosive and long as you pull back | | | | step before delivering the ball. This added hitch |
| from center. To ensure and explosive first step | | | | step will give you increased velocity and distance |
| and long stride you want to transfer about 70% | | | | for the longer passes. |
| of your weight to the opposite foot. | | | | Training Drill |
| Step 2: This is a simple cross over step, you can | | | | This drill will increase leg strength and add |
| back peddle but it is harder to get that forward | | | | explosiveness to your five-step drop. You use a |
| momentum at the end of your five-step drop. | | | | bungee cord attached to a snuggly worn waist |
| The best footwork is the cross over. | | | | belt. |
| Step 3: This is another straight back step with the | | | | As you drop back from the center you want |
| throwing hand leg. | | | | your training partner to pull on the cord giving you |
| Step 4: This is the second and final crossover | | | | resistance that will make your steps harder to |
| footwork in the 5 step drop. | | | | take and build that strength in the legs and |
| Step 5: This is the plant step with the foot on the | | | | buttocks needed for your drops. |
| passing hand side. | | | | Once you have completed the five step drop, |
| As you are dropping back, keep your eyes | | | | with the training partner pulling on the cord, do the |
| straight ahead reading the defense. Watch for | | | | side to side training steps, practice setting up. This |
| your receivers with your peripheral vision or on | | | | will give you the strength and power you need |
| crossing routes as they come into view. | | | | for explosive steps and sharp passes. |
| Remember, while you are reading the defense, | | | | In conclusion you now know the quarterback |
| the D-backs are trying to read your eyes. | | | | footwork, two passing techniques and a training |
| Also while you are setting up looking for the open | | | | drill to have an effective five-step drop. |
| man, keep your feet moving so you are not | | | | |
