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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski continues the “Quarterback Evaluation” series with University of Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe discussing quarterback decision-making and footwork. This episode focuses on evaluating and developing a quarterback’s footwork. Coach O’Keefe shares unique drills of progression to help develop this skill.

:00 Coaches Notes

04:44 Speed to the launch point

07:35 Agile bags

11:20 Pop-ups

14:10 Balance feet

15:05 Drop progression

1. Five-step drop
2. In place
3. Half-speed
4. Full speed

23:37 Throwing position

25:42 Adding receivers

27:10 Ball location

27:42 Making the read

28:22 7-on-7

30:10 Jog through with detail

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