QB Rollout Throw Drill (youth flag football drill)

The QB rolls out to the right along two cones and throws on the run to a receiver breaking toward the sideline. Against a rusher, a QB who can throw while moving turns a sack into a completion.

Setup

The QB (Q) starts in the middle, 3 yards behind the line, with a ball. Set two cones just behind the QB's path to mark the rollout lane, 2 yards and 7 yards to the QB's right. A receiver (A) lines up on the line of scrimmage, 9 yards to the right of the QB. Place a target cone 10 yards downfield, 3 yards from the sideline.

How to run it

1. On "Hike", the QB runs right along the cones with the ball held high at the chest.
2. The receiver runs 6 yards straight up, then angles toward the target cone.
3. The QB turns the shoulders to face the receiver, points the front shoulder at the target, and throws before passing the second cone.
4. The receiver catches and runs past the target cone. Rotate receivers each rep and switch QBs after 6 throws.
5. Run it to the left side too, once the right side looks good.

Coaching points

• Square the shoulders to the target before the ball comes out. The feet can keep moving.
• Throw a little ahead of the receiver, toward the target cone.
• Stay behind the line of scrimmage. Leagues penalize a pass thrown from past it.
• If the receiver is covered, keep the ball and reset. Do not throw across the body into the middle.

Common mistakes

• Throwing with the shoulders still facing the sideline, so the ball sails wide.
• Rolling out too deep, which makes the throw longer.
• The receiver drifts to the sideline too early and runs out of room.

Used in these practice plans

• 12U Flag Football Practice Plan (8 minutes)
• 14U Flag Football Practice Plan (8 minutes)

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