QB Arm Slots

[Rerun]

over the top, 3/4...what do you prefer?

Why?

What(in your personal, private opinion) are the pluses and minuses of each slot?

[KT2000]

If I'm looking at it as a coach, I really don't have a preference as long as the ball gets from A to B. Ideally, I'd like a QB that can deliver the ball in multiple ways (think John Elway, Brett Favre).

Quarterbacks have excelled at all levels passing the ball in a variety of forms. In general, a higher release point is best to help avoid having a ball interfered with but sometimes you might have to go 3/4 (or slightly below) or even sidearm to fit the ball into a seam. A higher release slot is the more natural way to pass for most, and in turn helps with accuracy/velocity.

In my opinion, QBs like Elway and Favre are more modern examples of players who've shredded up the textbook on this subject by having hall of fame careers with so-called "unorthodox" styles, especially Favre. Vince Young and Phillip Rivers are two young QBs who've had similar labels tagged on them.

The best slot for most will be about 3/4, but as noted above, release point can be overrated in some instances.

[FeeltheHaka]

If I'm looking at it as a coach, I really don't have a preference as long as the ball gets from A to B. Ideally, I'd like a QB that can deliver the ball in multiple ways (think John Elway, Brett Favre).

Quarterbacks have excelled at all levels passing the ball in a variety of forms. In general, a higher release point is best to help avoid having a ball interfered with but sometimes you might have to go 3/4 (or slightly below) or even sidearm to fit the ball into a seam. A higher release slot is the more natural way to pass for most, and in turn helps with accuracy/velocity.

In my opinion, QBs like Elway and Favre are more modern examples of players who've shredded up the textbook on this subject by having hall of fame careers with so-called "unorthodox" styles, especially Favre. Vince Young and Phillip Rivers are two young QBs who've had similar labels tagged on them.

The best slot for most will be about 3/4, but as noted above, release point can be overrated in some instances.


I'm with KT on this. The one thing I like is a quick release. Also, in my opinion good footwork can trump any problems with the type of release.

[Reaganrattler07]

If I'm looking at it as a coach, I really don't have a preference as long as the ball gets from A to B. Ideally, I'd like a QB that can deliver the ball in multiple ways (think John Elway, Brett Favre).

Quarterbacks have excelled at all levels passing the ball in a variety of forms. In general, a higher release point is best to help avoid having a ball interfered with but sometimes you might have to go 3/4 (or slightly below) or even sidearm to fit the ball into a seam. A higher release slot is the more natural way to pass for most, and in turn helps with accuracy/velocity.

In my opinion, QBs like Elway and Favre are more modern examples of players who've shredded up the textbook on this subject by having hall of fame careers with so-called "unorthodox" styles, especially Favre. Vince Young and Phillip Rivers are two young QBs who've had similar labels tagged on them.

The best slot for most will be about 3/4, but as noted above, release point can be overrated in some instances.

You got a good point. If it was a typical pass, I'd prefer the high release. But say there is a situation where you need a 3/4 or sidearm then thats ok and he should be ready to do it.

[KT2000]

There are too many variables in the game to really say one way is best in my opinion.

[LeanderLions3033]

If I'm looking at it as a coach, I really don't have a preference as long as the ball gets from A to B. Ideally, I'd like a QB that can deliver the ball in multiple ways (think John Elway, Brett Favre).

Quarterbacks have excelled at all levels passing the ball in a variety of forms. In general, a higher release point is best to help avoid having a ball interfered with but sometimes you might have to go 3/4 (or slightly below) or even sidearm to fit the ball into a seam. A higher release slot is the more natural way to pass for most, and in turn helps with accuracy/velocity.

In my opinion, QBs like Elway and Favre are more modern examples of players who've shredded up the textbook on this subject by having hall of fame careers with so-called "unorthodox" styles, especially Favre. Vince Young and Phillip Rivers are two young QBs who've had similar labels tagged on them.

The best slot for most will be about 3/4, but as noted above, release point can be overrated in some instances.


I dont know if that could have been answered any better then that.