QB breakdown from the huddle to the line
Question
I have a 10 yr old son who has played since he was five both QB and linebacker. His first coach took the time to teach the boys the basics, breaking down step by step how to play their positions. I am trying to find something of a step by step instruction guide for him to study showing him time management & his approach to the line of scrimmage after they break (the 25 seconds they have to get the play off). He is calm, cool & collected & has this approach during the game at all times, but I think his coaches think of it as him having a nonchalant approach. He loves the game and is enthusiastic and as his parents we've talked to him about being more upbeat. No one has taken the time to teach him a breakdown of how long to call the play, how to approach the line - either hustle or a slow trot while abserving his teammaes lining up, how long to call the play and get if off. I hope mya questions makes sense - Can you provide a breakdown of how to manage that 25 seconds he has to get it done & his attitude or approach. Repsectfully. Tara
Answer
Tara usually the last person to break from the huddle is the qb. He is last to act because it is his responsibility to make sure that all of the other players are lined up correctly. After he has done that, the qb will then go into his cadance. I would say the biggest part of the 25 second clock is getting the play entered in from the side line. It is the coaches responsibility to send in the play promply after the previous play. It should only take about 10 to 13 seconds for the qb to call the play, break the huddle, line up and run the play. The other half or first half of the huddle should be the team huddling and the coach geting the play in. So I would say that a qb should not be rushed or be in a hurry to get the play off. Unless the coaches are telling him to hurry. He should be calm and collective and focused on what his mechanics are. I hoped that helped some! GOOD LUCK COACH NOEL!
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