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Message: [QUOTE="BillSU, post: 2354380"] [B]Shu49, SUMBA & GoSU96: Correct Mechanics[/B] [B]Quarterback Throwing Motion[/B] [B]Checkpoint 1 | Triangle [URL='http://footballuniversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/PH9A5634.jpg'][IMG]http://footballuniversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/PH9A5634.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/B] With the elbows level at the base and a loaded wrist in the “cocked” position off the back shoulder, the triangle shape provides for a powerful position to launch the football. This pre-throw carriage position reduces the tendency to wind up on the throw, aligns the throwing arm in a position that generates arm power, and reduces wasted motion resulting in a faster release. [B]Checkpoint 2 | Short Circle[/B] Trigger the arm circle by bringing the ball from the carriage to a loaded position. Ideally, the quarterback should push the ball up and back away from the chest – never bringing the ball down below the chest and looping around. This will shorten arm action and quicken release time. [B]Checkpoint 3 | L Position [URL='http://footballuniversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC_0216_rz.jpg'][IMG]http://footballuniversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC_0216_rz.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/B] The move to the “L” position is done by bringing the ball further up and back, pointing the nose of the ball away from the target. When the arm is in the “L” position it helps to maximize arm power and acceleration. Keeping the ball tight to your head will result in a high elbow drive, maximizing throw power and minimizing strain in Checkpoints 4 and 5. [B]Checkpoint 4 | Elevate to “Zero”[/B] The lead position the elbow has to be in to support the wrist. You may have heard coaches say “get the elbow up” – because the elbow only needs to go high enough to get over and ahead of the shoulder on the throw. The smoothness and efficiency of this move is the key to consistent power and accuracy on a throw. The “Zero” position places the elbow 6 inches ahead of the shoulder, 45 degrees up and out. “Zero” position is the orthopedic term given to this position because the rotator cuff muscles are neutral with no strain on them – that is, it’s the optimal position prior to the release because it minimizes strain on the joints and muscles involved in football throwing mechanics. [B]Checkpoint 5 | Arm Extension [URL='http://footballuniversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/peyton-e1466533043500.jpg'][IMG]http://footballuniversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/peyton-e1466533043500.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/B] The throwing arm now releases its energy, extended outward and upward toward the intended target. Complete extension, and firing the wrist at the exact moment, maximizes power, accuracy and spiral of the ball. Throwing over the top, as seen below, is harped upon by coaches at all age levels because the chain of power that occurs as the tricep fires energy up through arm and out through the wrist/fingers into the ball is maximized when the arm is fully extended upward and outward. [B]If you go to cuse.com you will see that Eric has all the best elements of setting to throw - proper triangle, etc. He wouldn’t have the following if he didn’t.[/B] (“As a freshman Dungey was 105-for-176 passing and set the team record for most passing yards by a true freshman with 1,298 ... Tossed 11 touchdowns and recorded five two-touchdown pass games ... Third on the Orange freshman season record list with 1,649 yards of total offense (1,298 passing, 351 rushing) and averaged 206.1 yards of total offense per game ... Recorded 16 total touchdowns (11 passing, 5 rushing), two short of Donovan McNabb’s SU freshman record for touchdown.”) You don’t achieve the numbers above or break records with Atta last year without proper mechanics. Dungey’s problem is HC Dino Babers and his staff’s problem. [B]Until we get a good offensive line at SU, one that can protect Dungey for a few seconds in a pocket and open some holes for[/B] [B]our RB’s,[/B] Jawhar Jordan (had six TDS Friday, 25 on the season) so he can break some ankles in the secondary we will have to settle for short runs by our RB’s which will be a shame and a mobile QB which we should be thankful that ED is and is able to throw on the run. He did have problems - an off day with the four interceptions yesterday – the natural, very wet turf sucked but most of his troubles were caused by him being chased by a very good D-Line, linebackers and most of all Macintosh being in his face all day which caused rushed, off target throws, Miami played a man press defense leaving Dungey few targets to throw to and some were Eric’s fault. Until we get that good O-line we are stuck with who we have. Sampson will be a great protector - if you watch some of his film. [/QUOTE]

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