What is a quarterback?

"Quarterback is the most demanding,
the most exciting, the most rewarding, and the most glorified
position in the entirity of sports."
Danny Jacobson Brett Favre John Elway

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From the legends of the past to the rising stars of today, from Roger Starbuck to Michael Vick, from Bart Star to Brett Favre, quarterbacks are the leaders of the football unit. They are the helmsmen of the team. It is the purpose of this site to provide the fundamental instructions on becoming a successful quarterback. This tutorial covers the various responsibilities that accompany the quarterback position, which include:

mental and physical preparation
emotional management
proper technique
pre and post snap reads
coverage recognition
drops and handoffs
throwing on timing

responsibilities to the team

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