Evaluating the Quarterback Footwork - Iowa QB Coach, Ken O'Keefe




Coach and Coordinator Podcast show

Summary: On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski continues the Quarterback Evaluation series with University of Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe, discussing quarterback decision making and footwork. This episode focuses on evaluating and developing a quarterback’s footwork. Coach O’Keefe shares unique drills of progression to help develop this skill. :00 Coaches Notes 04:44 Speed to the launch point 07:35 Agile bags 11:20 Pop ups 14:10 Balance feet 15:05 Drop progression 1. Five-step drop 2. In place 3. Half-speed 4. Full-speed 23:37 Throwing position 25:42 Adding receivers 27:10 Ball location 27:42 Making the read 28:22 7-on-7 30:10 Jog through with detail Related Content: https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.usafootball.com%2Fblog%2F7079%2Fpodcast-leadership-of-the-quarterback-iowa-qb-coach-ken-o-keefe https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.usafootball.com%2Fblog%2F5790%2Fpodcast-coach-and-coordinator-best-of-quarterback-development-3-19-18 Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com Related Content: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7079/podcast-leadership-of-the-quarterback-iowa-qb-coach-ken-o-keefe https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/5790/podcast-coach-and-coordinator-best-of-quarterback-development-3-19-18 Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com