How to Throw a Football Correctly
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How to Throw a Football Correctly
Step by Step Instructions by Rueben Ybarra
Analyze the Football and Find the Grip That Best Fits You
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Not too tight, not too loose; using the fingertips on your dominate hand as your main points of contact.
Place Pinky and Ring Fingers Between the Laces
While your index and pointer fingers are placed on the rear end along the seams.
Use Your Dominant Arm and Grab the Ball Tucking It Close to Your Ear
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Try to keep your elbow out at a 90 degree angle and your arm out and perpendicular to your body.
Tuck Your Non-dominate Arm Close to Your Chest Like a Chicken Wing
Set Your Base by Facing Perpendicular to the Direction or Object You’re Throwing at
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Square your feet at shoulder width apart and putting a slight bend in your knees.
Look at the Object You’re Throwing at
Look at the object you’re throwing at and envision the path the ball
will take. This helps your accuracy
Step Through With Your Lead Foot
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Do almost a skip/hop step to start your momentum
Rotate Your Hips
Rotate your hips into your throwing direction to increase power
Simultaneously, Swing Your Throwing Arm Forward Like Somewhat of a Karate Chop
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Simultaneously, swing your throwing arm forward like somewhat of a karate chop, and throw an elbow with the other arm to add momentum.
Release the Ball at the Top of Your Chop
Release the ball at the top of your chop before you feel your arm in a downward motion
When You Release the Ball, Let It Fly Out of Your Hand
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Allow your index finger to be the last to leave it allowing it to guide the ball.
As You Feel It Releasing, Spin Your Fingers
