Are you wondering what a drop back is? If so you’re in the right place as this guide is going to answer everything you need to know about drop backs in football. A drop back in football is when the quarterback catches the snap and moves backwards from the line of scrimmage. There are three … Read more
The easiest answer to the question why do quarterbacks say 180 before snapping the ball is simply that they don’t. What you are hearing is actually the quarterback saying “white eighty”. This term is most commonly used as a cadence to let his teammates know that he is ready to start the play. What Exactly … Read more
A free play occurs in football when the defensive team commits a penalty at the snap. This allows the offense to play aggressively with zero risk as they are able to accept the penalty if their play does not go as planned. Free plays almost always occur because a defensive lineman jumps offside. Due to … Read more
You may have head announcers or sports journalists use the term stop gap quarterback when reffering to a player, but what exaclty does this term mean? A stop gap quarterback is a short term option at the quarterback position. This type of quarterback is not going to be your franchise guy. Instead, a stop-gap QB … Read more
A game manager is a quarterback that doesn’t blow you away with his natural ability but can still get the job done. One simple way to put it is a game manager quarterback isn’t going to win you the game but they won’t lose you the game either. These types of quarterbacks can often win … Read more
A spike play in football occurs when a quarterback intentionally throws an incomplete pass at the start of the play in order to stop the clock. When spiking a football the quarterback snaps the ball and throws it at the ground immediately using as little time as possible. Spiking the football will cost you a … Read more
