
For example, on a strong side route the PSR must identify the SS. The ball is thrown based upon what the Key does within the QB’s line of sight. The Key is determined by the pattern and the related PSR. The QB must identify the primary defender (the “Key”) to read (“Hard Focus”) and determine where to throw the ball. The PSR is only the first step in the throwing decision. It is the QB’s responsibility to adjust the protection to handle the outside blitz or allow the receivers to read “HOT.” This is a crucial read to recognize an outside blitz. Find the weakside linebacker (Whip (“W”)).If the safeties adjust to motion, be aware of a possible blitz.
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Find the Free Safety (“FS”) and Strong Safety (“SS”) to determine the type of front – seven-man or eight-man. The purpose is to identify (1) the depth of the corners, (2) number of safeties, (3) weakside flat defender, and (4) the number of run defenders (“front”): The PSR process includes a “Soft Gaze” left, middle and right. The QB must approach the LOS the same way every play and get his hands under the center. Even when the total coverage is not given away, through observation of particular alignments, you will be able to eliminate some coverages or narrow to a “Hard Focus” area. About eighty percent (80%) of the time the coverage will be given away by someone’s alignment in the secondary, typically the second defender inside. There will be many times when the QB can determine what the coverage is before the snap. The PSR provides the QB with help in making the proper throwing decision i.e., allows the QB to establish his thought process prior to the snap. The QB must make a “Pre-Snap Read” confirming the defensive secondary’s alignment. Whether it is the Pre-Snap Read, Reading on the Move, or Adjustments in routes, the QB’s recognition, anticipation and reaction are based upon his knowledge of the offense as it relates to what he sees.
The QB can make up for some deficiencies with proper reads.
Throwing the football requires a tremendous amount of coordination and teamwork for proper execution. However, the most obvious is the QB’s ability to throw the football. There are many qualities that a quarterback must possess.