Developing a Quarterback's mental and game management skills is critical to being a good offensive team. Ohio University Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Scott Isphording takes you through 8 pre-snap points that you must cover with your Quarterback.
The video below is a part of his clinic from Glazier Drive: Developing a QB's Mental & Game Management Skills
Check below the video for some notes from the presentation.
Know the Scoreboard
- The Game Clock (1st half, 2nd half, 2 minute drill, 4 minute situations, Timeouts remaining)
- The Score. (The QB goes through progressions differently early in the game than you do late in the game)
- Down and Distance (The same play becomes different plays depending on down and distance)
- Field Position (You attack differently depending on where you are on the field)
- The Play Clock (How to communicate with line to avoid delay of game or using a timeout)
Xs and Os (Offense and Defense)
- Tempo or cadence (How do you want to mix it up)
- Formations (Motions & Shifts, help other players line up legally)
- The Play (What is the purpose of the play? Ohio U divides their playbook into explosive plays and efficient plays