The BEST QB Throwing Mechanics Video

[@ieetyou]

I’ve never been a quarterback but this video got me throwing a million times better with the friends. Slinging that rock and powerful spirals. Awesome

[@firstdowntraining]

Phillip Quach glad to hear! Appreciate you man 💯

[@jtmoney4885]

Watching drew Bree’s through his drop backs, eye discipline and footwork is a work of art

[@firstdowntraining]

Agreed, could watch all day

[@farismohamedain7821]

This actually is the best and most informational video I've ever watched, this helped me alot man

[@firstdowntraining]

Glad to hear! Really glad it helped you

[@estabianwalker5015]

An you still can’t throw

[@gronkwild4632]

@@estabianwalker5015 what?

[@JavierLongboard]

Saaaame

[@robertmosher7418]

To me, Drew Brees has the best mechanics and I really like how his elbow is above his eye when he begins his release. He throws "taller" than any other QB in the NFL. I am think he does it because he is 5'11".

[@firstdowntraining]

Robert Mosher I personally have to agree with you. Big Drew Brees guy and with the guys that I coach I am always showing Brees film. This might come off wrong but I think he’s one of the least talented QBs in the league when it comes down to pure natural ability. Everything he does is a product of work ethic and playing the position perfect. Which is why I think he goes down as one of the greatest of all time

[@robertmosher7418]

@@firstdowntraining I agree with you on his being average in talent, when comparing him to other NFL QBs, though very talented compared to us mere mortals. I do think that there is a way to coach throwing mechanics in which he doesn't make opposite Ls. If when they begin their backwards lean to begin engaging the core and bring the ball to the loading phase, the maintain acute angles in both arms an he pushes the ball all the way back with his non throwing hand it will have him make a loop with his throwing shoulder as he begins firing his core and the ball rises it will naturally point to five o'clock and maintain the acute angle. His left arm will follow up until his left hand reaches roughly the top of his right shoulder. In order to bring the ball around to throw it forward the QB must extend his right arm during the hip flexion forward as he is pushing through the ground. This enables his arm to extend up far enough to ensure the elbow is above the eye and the ball is chasing the hips. As his hips move forward his left elbow is driven towards his left foot. This does a few things that I feel are important. It keeps his levers short, maintains balance in his upper limbs, allows his left side abdominal muscles to add more to rotational power, allows for only one moving joint in his throwing arm...his shoulder, keeps him from worrying about his arm level and from forearm extension that slows down the movement and allows him to focus on one short, smooth and continuous loop. Simplifying the upper body movement helps them to be able to work on the lower body movement more and increases their overall speed in the release of the ball, power behind it and as you know a shorter stroke is a more accurate throw. We are probably the pass heaviest high school in the state and we have produced several division one QBs and we have more on the way out. Trying to be humble about the system. However, I don't think I am very far off from what you teach and coach. Wide base, seated into his stance with 60-40 distribution, back foot closed, front toe and hip slightly open. The actual upper body mechanics are a matter of where he is when he gets to you and what you know how to coach and have driven results with. All this is completely different from what I learned growing up.

[@clark2501]

@@firstdowntraining I know this comment is old, but I completely agree with the talent part of Brees. Dude accomplished what he did through mostly just sheer effort. Imagine if he had the talent of a guy like Rodgers. He might be untouchable in terms of numbers he would’ve put up.

[@logicaldude3611]

Brees really did well in increasing his arm strength through mechanics. He was considered to have a weak arm coming out of college. It was so bad that when he hurt his shoulder in San Deigo, the Dolphins passed up on him and signed Daunte Culpepper instead. People were like, "If Brees' arm was already that weak, what is a bad shoulder injury going to do to him?" But somehow it seemed like it kept getting stronger. Brady is guy who looked like his arm strength never declined because he really worked on his mechanics. Shows how important it is if you can't tell the difference in his arm strength at 24 and at 44.

[@firstdowntraining]

No doubt! I’m really glad you noticed that. It comes down to mainly everything we have discussed in this video so I appreciate the insight

[@monkeyahh1343]

Mike vick has the most beautiful throwing mechanics

[@firstdowntraining]

Best lefty to do it

[@W_L-mb9no]

@@firstdowntraining Steve Young?

[@kevinthomas2906]

@@W_L-mb9no Mark Brunell?

[@nerptheepic]

@@kevinthomas2906 compared to steve young? No

[@Byronb716]

To bad his accuracy was garbage

[@logicaldude3611]

I always loved watching Kurt Warner. Something about his motion was different. Really compact, almost like he was slouching or something.

[@firstdowntraining]

No doubt? I enjoy watching him

[@damnedpeas9988]

I always loved Philip Rivers' arm motion simply because it's so weird but somehow it still works. Would be interesting to analyze it.

[@firstdowntraining]

Absolutely if you look up “Phillip rivers throwing mechanics” a video of mine will show and you can check it out!

[@Nurdery]

I am a recent starter in the WB position and has got me like 5 steps back on track, love you man❤

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man- thank you so much for watching! Really grateful for the support

[@Nurdery]

@@firstdowntraining I said WB I did mean QB🫢

[@Nurdery]

@@firstdowntraining awesome dude I have watched your videos for a few months now and I would be stuck where I started without them❤️

[@isiahwalker3490]

I've always thrown dots and dimes but stopped practicing so I got worse this video helped me get back in rhythm

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, glad this could help!

[@Lorien-wl9th]

Thank you for all the tips it has helped me get better at WR

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

Man this video just helped a lot I had a really good arm throwing motion but my base was iffy before I watched this and now I'm way more accurate and I can get the ball a good 50+ yards rather than the barely 40 ty so much🔥

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man! Super glad the video helped

[@juliusrandle1580]

Thank you I am a quarterback this is my first year being one and I need to get better at everytging

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir! Glad this video could help you out 💯

[@haydenkoehler7342]

I love the in-depth look into several qbs because it shows just how important these mechanics are because these pro qbs do them in all their throws

[@firstdowntraining]

Hayden Koehler yessir they all throw different but have some key similarities

[@tarltonc]

Great video. Would love to see a breakdown of Terry Bradshaw's mechanics. He had an unusual grip, but also one of the strongest arms of all time. Speaking of strong arms, Brett Favre would be great to see too.

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate it! Thank you for the feedback I did one on Brett Favre if you want to checkout our QB playlist and I can definitely do one on Bradshaw. Thanks again

[@MichaelMonsanto]

This is literally high level coaching video breaks downs. Attention to detail is presented and displayed in the coaching during this video.

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate that man thank you!

[@qbfilmroom7202]

Drew Brees! Love the video . So much detail!!!

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate that man! Super glad it gave you some value

[@adambrazier1565]

murray on the up AZ

[@cwallace8354]

Some good film, nice to be back in the ‘QB film room’ watching this. I’d say the Top 3 playing 2021... 🥇Tied Brady & Rodgers - 🥈Mahomes. All Time Top 3? Marino-Vick- & Brees 😬 As a 5’11QB myself, Vick and Brees had to adjust to hit throwing lanes, high release point or off platform, Brees & Vick always seemed to ‘throw a good ball’ regardless of the situation. Being a 6’5”🌲(Marino,Big Ben, Manning, most other NFL QBs) has its pros and cons, but Vick and Brees -6” to everyone and still being surgical makes them in my ☝🏼3 All Time.

[@cwallace8354]

Sorry about my long comments everytime. My ole QB⚙️ s in my 🧠 turning knocking of the dust with these videos and questions. 🤣

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man! Thanks for the comment

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

Oh Brock Purdy has the best footwork i ever seen, Ever!!!

[@specm_10]

rodgers never has his left hand up,and he might still honestly have the best spiral in the nfl

[@coltonwestran1929]

Tom Brady. Conservative, but wonderful form for having a long career and preventing shoulder injury. I have not seen any mechanics I'd rather have than Tom Brady's. Drew Brees, and Patrick Mahomes do some things well. But I think Tom's mechanics (even more preferable to me than Pat's) will keep him healthier longer. And that is the most important thing. I find Tom's mechanics to be the most efficient while preventing injury to the shoulder and arm. And that is the most important reason to work on mechanics in the first place.

[@ChefofWar33]

Brees has comparable form to Brady. Mahomes has absolutely terrible form. Hes just talented Any kid that trys to copy Mahomes is gonna suck really bad.

[@colenovak5107]

Warren Moon always threw a tight spiral

[@Cam12369]

By far drew brees, mechanically sound, quick, tight spiral

[@ChefofWar33]

Brady is comparable.

[@faithfamilyfootball123]

Great Breakdown Big Dog!

[@firstdowntraining]

FaithFamilyFootball thank you so much really appreciate it. Glad it gave you value

[@theChadRamroq]

Thank you for another great video... you were talking about Baker and Tom pivoting off that back foot, but also talking about the others driving off the inside of the foot instead...which one will give you the most power? I have tried both, kinda like “squishing the bug” pivoting and driving off too, just want to get the most into my throws

[@firstdowntraining]

MC Adams I think the answer is both, let me explain. Baker and Tom both drive off the back foot, their weight is on the inside as you can see so that can be taken as “driving” and the pivot is to get their hips into it. In the last Clip you watch Wentz and how he gets his hips into the throw but he doesn’t pivot, it’s more of a comfort thing but everyone does both

[@theChadRamroq]

@@firstdowntrainingOh ok, I wasnt sure if I needed to emphasize the pivot or just drive hard, but if you say everyone does both, then I'll just keep driving hard off that inside back foot

[@davidwhite6246]

I was wondering if you could send me your gmail cause I am a quarterback and ive been watching your videos and I wanted to send you a clip of me throwing a football and if you could can you break it down so I can see what I need to work on. (Also I wouldnt mind you posting it on your channel to)

[@alexhess1004]

Could you put joe Montana on there he had one of the best releases.

[@firstdowntraining]

alex hess if I could re edit the video I would

[@ChefofWar33]

Nah. He didnt have the best release. Dan Marino did.

[@keith8554]

Petyon.Manning is perfect. Also Dan Marino had the best pocket footwork

[@deke.0139]

So often we remember Namath’s swagger/playboy imagery w/the furs, shades and ladies....but he could flat spin it too. Exceptional release, Marino before Marino.

[@firstdowntraining]

No doubt! Could do it all

[@Iam.camdencook]

Thank you for posting this man

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man hope this helps!

[@Iam.camdencook]

@@firstdowntraining it did imma be watching this video like every day

[@jasonhouck4551]

Drew Brees EASILY

[@firstdowntraining]

Jason Houck appreciate the comment man

[@ate810]

Terry Bradshaw had a great form too

[@firstdowntraining]

Antont Tayloe agreed

[@AB__84-s]

Wish i had a big open area to throw all day

[@davidwhite6246]

Drew Brees has the best throwing form

[@firstdowntraining]

David White agreed!

[@nickblake1600]

He is the most accurate too

[@vgb1328]

Bradys throwing mechanics is fantastic..i see now why he has been playing so long without injury to his shoulders..he takes a much shorter stride and generating a powerful torque through his hips..thats why he never looks like hes throwing hard..he generates through back leg and hips...its a beautiful thing to watch...

[@vgb1328]

And unlike brees whos mechanics are breaking down brady can still throw 50 and 60 yard ropes...

[@davidwhite6246]

@@vgb1328 yep😂😂

[@Lorien-wl9th]

I personally use a mix of Russel Wilson and drew brees cause I’m shorter but I think Payton manning has the best throwing motion

[@firstdowntraining]

No doubt, thank you for watching!

[@iaretimauga3995]

Very similar to Joe Louis cross punch

[@gioborges1226]

Seriously, great video.

[@firstdowntraining]

Gio Borges appreciate you man, glad it gave you some value! I appreciate the comment 💯

[@matthewlucero7326]

What about Troy Aikman he could thread the needle best arm I’ve seen to throw in tight spots he did have an unusual grip and couldn’t throw in the rain but would be a good vid to watch

[@firstdowntraining]

Absolutely man I can definitely do one on him

[@matthewlucero7326]

Thank you, maybe can I send you some videos of me throwing and can you break it down and tell me how I can improve

[@kevinkelly8565]

awesome video. give a lot of coaching coaching points. great video

[@firstdowntraining]

Kevin Kelly thank you man really appreciate that, glad it gave you some value

[@dudeskidude8376]

Where was this video when I was in high schoooooool!

[@firstdowntraining]

transcendence 😂appreciate you man

[@matthewtrevino9956]

I’ve always was bad at throwing and blamed it on me not being strong enough but now I know it’s because I’m not throwing right

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir hope this video could help!

[@matthewtrevino9956]

@@firstdowntraining It Sure did thanks a lot! Hands down best video!!

[@chrisorton4864]

Thank you for this!

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man hope it gave you some value 💯

[@benframe8581]

This was a fantastic video

[@firstdowntraining]

appreciate you man thank you!

[@DN-rm1ib]

Excellent video!!!!!!!

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate that man thank you very much!

[@jukotrial296]

Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers both have the best Mechanics and the prettiest passes in my opinion

[@firstdowntraining]

No doubt!

[@shaunmaples6975]

What do I do if I keep throwing my elbow out?

[@firstdowntraining]

Ice and make sure you do a proper warm up before you throw. Before I attached a proper rotator cuff warm up we offer www.firstdowntraining.com/online-store/QB-Arm-Care-Advanced-Warm-Up-Routine-p272376084

[@chillyproductions4851]

Great vid

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate that! Thank you for the support

[@gado8929]

Rodgers with that jump hop throw easily!

[@firstdowntraining]

Silky Smooth

[@slg4629]

I got a rod as best Mechanics or drew brees

[@ZMN_216]

Yea its by far Drew Brees.

[@ronsinson1989]

Matt Hasselbeck

[@colekursar3215]

@ First down training who was better throwing mechanics Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady

[@firstdowntraining]

I personally think Brady- I think there is a science to his motion. Some of the stuff Rodgers does is very hard to teach

[@colekursar3215]

@@firstdowntraining thank you

[@colekursar3215]

@@firstdowntraining which quarterback do you think has the best throwing motion?

[@nicolasbernardini3413]

I always pull my throws to the right (and the ball seems to slip out of my hands) I have a lot of arm strength but it seems to work against me since my hands can't grip the ball well and it slips and I routinely lob the ball off to the right (I'm right handed) any suggestions

[@firstdowntraining]

Try to work on grip strength and don’t open up your front shoulder too soon in the motion try to keep your front hand somewhere by your face or collar bone when you throw

[@nicolasbernardini3413]

@@firstdowntraining WOW. The grip strength I figured but the bit about my front shoulder COMPLETELY closed my body and let me shoot it. It no longer feels like it's falling out of my hand and now feels like I'm shooting it. Great advice

[@a.g.1832]

hey coach, you got any drills for toss and handoffs?

[@firstdowntraining]

I will make some!

[@washi8267]

Why does the Brady breakdown look like a madden cut scene

[@jamierodgers3744]

Great video

[@firstdowntraining]

Thank you man appreciate you!

[@slimbucketchimp5]

All the scoops! This is an informational ice cream cone with aaallllll the scoops! 👌👌👌

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man! Glad the video gave you some value

[@Jax.02]

Ok let’s see this

[@dektran4843]

dan marino's mechanics

[@firstdowntraining]

DEK TRAN will definitely make a video on him

[@ImprovingAbility]

SpaceX rocket ships got their blueprints from Kyler Murray's mechanics, clear as day

[@bertrandzhu9439]

Great video!

[@firstdowntraining]

Bertrand Zhu thank you man really appreciate that

[@bertrandzhu9439]

@@firstdowntraining Really helped me work on my QB mechanics especially with that Drew Brees breakdown. Personally I think that Baker Mayfield has the best QB mechanics based on the amount of torque and force he can put behind the football.

[@firstdowntraining]

Bertrand Zhu his mechanics are clean. I don’t think he gets enough credit for them

[@Cormac-c5p]

I don’t understand how my hip brings the ball through

[@firstdowntraining]

I’ll make a video clarifying this- thank you for the feedback!

[@Cormac-c5p]

@@firstdowntraining do u have an eta for the video

[@notfromthisworld7558]

Wow what a great video

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man! Glad it gave you some value

[@ra1dxpuls3rc10]

kyler murray

[@joeysmith5767]

That point about throwing with only the arm for 20 years is why Mahomes is going to have to change if he wants to play as long as Brady

[@firstdowntraining]

I don’t think he only throws with his arm. Watch a couple of my breakdowns on him. He has a lot mor rotational and ground force than you think

[@ChefofWar33]

His form is lowkey trash. You cant teach what Mahomes does. He was just born good.

[@joeysmith5767]

@@ChefofWar33 who's form is lowkey trash?

[@ChefofWar33]

@@joeysmith5767 Mahomes

[@joeysmith5767]

@@ChefofWar33 yeah. I just think his weapons make him that good. I mean look at what happens when his weapons suck(The Superbowl)

[@yvesjean-baptiste5288]

Hands down Mike Vick

[@Andrew-sx2sp]

Russel wilson

[@firstdowntraining]

💯💯💯

[@leonardyoung1723]

Do rg3

[@firstdowntraining]

Will do appreciate the feedback

[@laruetisby3348]

Brees

[@Lorien-wl9th]

And QB

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, thank you for watching the content!

[@chodysseus420]

Aaron Rodgers has the best throwing motion, tony romos was nice too. Matt Staffords is dirty af as well

[@firstdowntraining]

I agree I like Rodgers

[@Rogersrecycling]

Brees and Brady

[@firstdowntraining]

Agreed!

[@treyhuggins9890]

1. tom brady 2. aaron rodgers 3. patrick mahomes

[@firstdowntraining]

💯💯💯

[@joeysmith5767]

Brees and Rodgers are pretty even

[@cut4322]

Drew brees

[@med_head]

Why does it look like you're breaking down madden footage? 😅

[@Ramiz112]

Justin Herbert is the chosen one.

[@Somnambulist3130]

Uncle Rico. No Contest.

[@lnfarms1978]

Tom Brady

[@The_Rubberband_Man]

I was wounding how I could get more of a deep ball if I just need more arm strength or mechanics. Thanks

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say it’s a combination of both! Mechanics and developing your leg strength/ core strength for ground force and torque

[@yoboykobe6126]

Drew Brees has the best mechanics

[@firstdowntraining]

Very clean motion!

[@TAGDIESEL]

I’d like to see a release speed comparison from Kyler Murray’s motion to tebows. The wind up is ridiculous

[@firstdowntraining]

Trever Gill I can tell you Kylers is a lot quicker. Kylers motion has gotten longer as the season progresses but he is so quick twitch. Tebow did not have that quick twitch.

[@TAGDIESEL]

Yeh , watching the vid I was laughing a bit at the baseball player comments . In my experience , I could always spot a prior baseball player chucking the football . The arms mostly seem to stay low and come back more than the usual football qb

[@firstdowntraining]

Trever Gill yeah I used to pitch before I played QB and it’s a completely different motion. Appreciate the comments man

[@TAGDIESEL]

Yeah for sure man. Keep up the videos. Love these types

[@bbfreak8367]

Phillip Rivers disagrees /s

[@OwenBacchieri]

Brady

[@cliffeobanner7223]

Patrick Mahomes is my favorite Quarterback

[@alexandergonsalez503]

Aaron Rodgers has the most beautiful throwing mechanics n the NFL

[@firstdowntraining]

Easily

[@alexandergonsalez503]

Fr tho

[@j_b2711]

Aaron Rodgers

[@DavS827]

Do Tim Tebow. Why was he so bad?

[@firstdowntraining]

That would be a great video, I love Tebow too much to hate on him though 😂

[@DavS827]

@@firstdowntraining Me too. But I have always been mystified by how one of the greatest quarterbacks in college football history was so below average in the NFL simply due to his throwing mechanics. It seemed like such a small, fixable thing. But, then again, I know next to nothing about such things…

[@TheTribe-dc4tt]

Aaron rodgers

[@kenxiong6830]

Best throwing mechanic is Tim Tebow lol

[@Z-Bow]

I LOVE Wentz. If he was on a better O line team he would be a superbowl QB.

[@chrisjohnson8131]

Tom is the best qb in the NFL....

[@firstdowntraining]

Chris Johnson accumulative, 100% agree with you I think all time

[@greengreen2382]

First Down Training Tom Brady is the greatest player of all time getting his 7th ring will solidify it

[@firstdowntraining]

Hamal Green agreed

[@lf3rd210]

Aaron Rodgers all day

[@firstdowntraining]

Love the way he throws

[@johanneshies1033]

Best Mechanic has Mahomes

[@reversegamer]

Phillip Rivers mechanics 10/10

[@ssj4gogeta77]

lol

[@nadaesfacil]

Brady, Arod, Manning, Brees in his prime

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir 💯

[@jamierodgers3744]

Jared Goff has unreal mechanics (when he’s not blitzed lol)

[@tylerfrederick9931]

Kyle murray has the best throwing form

[@firstdowntraining]

definitely one of the quicker releases in the league

[@mahitotheburrito158]

pat mahomes

[@firstdowntraining]

💯💯

[@stanxxx7069]

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