Get Better QB Play With These Tips From The Quarterback Whisperer,
Todd Dodge is known as the quarterback whisperer in the state of Texas. In addition to playing quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in college, he’s coached quarterbacks like Chase Daniel (Philadelphia Eagles), Greg McElroy (New York Jets), Chase Wasson (Texas State/Oklahoma), as well as his own son, Riley Dodge (North Texas/McNeese State). He currently coaches one of the top dual-threat quarterback in the state in Sam Ehlinger (University of Texas commit), at his current school Austin Westlake.
Dodge hosts a quarterback school in February and May for high schoolers and middle schoolers in the Westlake QB system. It is designed as a development tool for those serious about the QB position, as Dodge works to limit the amount of QB’s in the system by the time someone has reached 10th grade. We’ll look today at one of those days of QB school, where the theme is coverage rotation, and some drills associated with it.
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HOW WE READ THE COVERAGE
At Westlake, we use the words spin and cloud to identify the coverage. These words will always equal a one high safety on the snap.
Spin Strong- Strong safety coming down
Spin Weak- Free safety coming down
Cloud Strong- Strong Safety comes over the top of the cornerback
Cloud Weak- Free Safety comes over the top of the cornerback
Here’s a quick example of effective coverage reading:
QUARTERBACK DRILLS TO HELP WITH ACCURACY AND FOOTWORK
Vertical Shuffle
This drill is to primarily help with your footwork in the pocket.
Walk Away Easy (Set, Reset)
This drill is accuracy focused. We are looking for the quarterback to maintain accuracy while constantly setting and resetting.
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