Optimizing Mechanics Every QB has areas where their throwing mechanics can be more efficient and effective. The approach you take to correcting any issues is critical: Firstly, the most important issues must be identified. These should be the things that have the biggest impact and, when corrected, will positively influence other downstream issues. Secondly, to successfully improve mechanics the QB needs to understand what, why and how. A coach should be able to logically and intelligently explain the issues, why it’s important to address them and how that’s going to happen. Thirdly, ATTACK the corrective drills and techniques. Trust is important here, because the QB has to wholeheartedly trust that the drills and concepts are effective and will produce the desired outcome. There’s nothing worse than putting in a lot of hard work and not seeing improvement in throwing performance. And last but not least, the goal should always be visible and measurable improvement even when the QB...