Football 101: How To Throw A Football

As a quarterback, it's imperative to learn the proper mechanics of your throwing motion early to avoid picking up bad habits. This how-to video will help you find your rhythm when tossing the pigskin.

It's a fundamental of the game: Learning to properly throw a football helps your passes fly farther and land better.

Follow these simple steps to improve your throwing game on the football field. You'll learn how to properly grip the ball, position your body and release the ball. Once you've mastered the basics of throwing a football, you can work on fine-tuning your technique.