Passing the football is one of the most fundamental skills a quarterback must develop in order to be an effective player. Players new to football can benefit from simple drills that teach them the proper form and technique of passing, as well as the proper way to throw a certain pass route. These easy drills work for beginners as well as experienced players.
Two Knees Drill
An effective and simple warm-up passing drill, the two knees drill also teaches players proper body rotation while throwing the ball. Pair off your quarterbacks and have them get down on both knees facing each other about 10 yards apart. Have the players toss the ball back and forth, focusing on accurate passes to the center of the chest.
Pass Route Drill
The pass route drill is an easy and effective way to teach quarterbacks where to place the ball for receivers to catch it on specific routes. Have the quarterback line up at the 25-yard line, with receivers lined up about 10 yards to the right. Call out a certain route and, on the whistle, have the first receiver in line run 15 yards out and perform the route. The quarterback holds the ball out in front of himself and, on the whistle, drops back three to five steps and leads the receiver with the ball for that specific route. Once all receivers have been through the line, change the route and run the drill over again.
Running Pass Drill
During the game, your quarterback might find himself in a situation where he's running away from the defense and needs to pass the ball. The running pass drill helps you practice that scenario. Have the quarterback line up on the 25-yard line facing the far end zone. The receiver lines up just in front of the quarterback. On the coach's whistle, the quarterback runs to his right as the receiver runs straight up the field, parallel to the quarterback, or diagonal, depending on the coach's instruction. Have another player standing about 10 feet from the sideline in the direction the quarterback is running. The quarterback must complete a pass to the receiver before he reaches the player near the sideline, who represents the defense. Run the drill through several times, varying the direction the receiver runs each time to help the quarterback learn how to throw the ball on the run at a moving target. You can also practice the drill with the quarterback and receiver running to the opposite side, but make sure to have the quarterback stop and plant instead of throwing across his body.
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