Ttqb Passing Practice (what Do You Do In Camp ?)

[mantaraydre]

REG,

when you melt the ttqb and bend it foward, isn't that a risk of breaking it around the ankles. These miggle white ttqb's are so fragile i beoke three already and once there seperated a little at the ankles there is no way to fix them, the zip on the ball is gone. I see you dont have to pull the armback that far to get a decent zip on it. This is a fun/great thead and i would love to hear more. Another thing im realizing is with that TTQB in your hand, you are the quarterback. Its all on you, your team depends on you to make the throw. Now i see what rex grossman is going through.

Most people unless they have serious errands to run spend there lunch breaks killing and waisting time. Shabby, if you look around any office, many are reading a book/magazine. In our hobby, that book must be put on the back burner. Just get 3 or 4 unpainted figs thats exactly like your receivers on your team(pratice squad) a get off a couple of throws. The nets i have work great, just surround the receiver with the nets and fire away. This is a nice way to get a little practice going during the day The MFCA have a passing/skill layout that can be downloaded and placed where you want it. Im not sure how big its or if it can be downsized a little. contact weirdwolf on that !

if you really want to get crazy paint some defenders black, get some pool cue chalk and dip the tip of the ball in it each time you throw. If the defenders have white on them, INTERCEPTION !!!!!!!!! Better yet, paint the receivers all red so the chalk shows up on the as well ! Just a thought from new york.

Mantaray -dre

[mantaraydre]

REG,

when you melt the ttqb and bend it foward, isn't that a risk of breaking it around the ankles. These miggle white ttqb's are so fragile i beoke three already and once there seperated a little at the ankles there is no way to fix them, the zip on the ball is gone. I see you dont have to pull the armback that far to get a decent zip on it. This is a fun/great thead and i would love to hear more. Another thing im realizing is with that TTQB in your hand, you are the quarterback. Its all on you, your team depends on you to make the throw. Now i see what rex grossman is going through.

Most people unless they have serious errands to run spend there lunch breaks killing and waisting time. Shabby, if you look around any office, many are reading a book/magazine. In our hobby, that book must be put on the back burner. Just get 3 or 4 unpainted figs thats exactly like your receivers on your team(pratice squad) a get off a couple of throws. The nets i have work great, just surround the receiver with the nets and fire away. This is a nice way to get a little practice going during the day The MFCA have a passing/skill layout that can be downloaded and placed where you want it. Im not sure how big its or if it can be downsized a little. contact weirdwolf on that !

if you really want to get crazy paint some defenders black, get some pool cue chalk and dip the tip of the ball in it each time you throw. If the defenders have white on them, INTERCEPTION !!!!!!!!! Better yet, paint the receivers all red so the chalk shows up on the as well ! Just a thought from new york.

Mantaray -dre

Guys,

I sent this along to Lynn and did not hear back from him. It might be of help... it might not

First:

Pick out a ttqb that you are most comfortable with and stick with it.
Do not flip back and forth between ttqb's. As all have their own "feel".
If possible try to use one the older white plastic qb's.
Epoxy or glue the ttqb to a ttc base. This will give the ttqb "consistency".
Go get yourself some felt footballs.
Second:

Learn how to hold the ttqb.
If you are right handed, hold the base with left hand using your forefinger and thumb.
Forefinger on the front of the base, while the thumb is holding the back of the base.
Only hold the base and try never to touch to qb figure.
Now, with right hand use your thumb and middle finger to hold the handle.
Use the forefinger on your right hand to pull back and release the qb's arm.
Third:

Lets' prep the ball.
Work the ball so that the split stays just slightly open and will remain on the qb's hand.
Next ball placement, now remember this; place the ball in the same position every time on the qb's hand. At the same location and angle every time.
Fourth:

Take any player on a base and place him 5 yards from the qb.
Take a few practice throws.
Angle the qb (tip forward) while maintaining some portion of the base in contact with the game board.
This should help in the accuracy department.
Don't worry if your hitting the receiver or not, concentrate on how you're holding the qb each time.
Make sure you position the ball the same way each time.
Continue to get comfortable holding the qb and releasing passes.
Fifth:

If you have followed the above steps you will start to notice that the ball will typically go straight or to one side or another.
Using the qb's extended arm as a guide, point it at the receiver and see where the ball goes when it is released. Remember to angle the qb.
If the ball goes to the right aim the arm to the left of the receiver.
If the ball goes to the left, aim the arm to the right of the receiver.
Now you should have a good feel for the direction the qb will throw.
Next lets aim and angle (or tilt) the qb and make a pass.
If the pass goes over the head of the receiver, angle the qb more.
If the pass comes up short decrease the angle.
If you are still having difficulty try looking from a side view. Before you pass to see if the qb's extended arm is pointing directly at the receiver.
Now start to use this as a guide for distance.
By repeating this process over and over you will be able to develop a "feel".
Final

Visualize where you are going to hit the receiver.
Get familiar with one qb.
Prep the ball the same each time.
Place the ball on the qb's arm consistently.
Once you can consistently hit the man at five yards move him further out.
Practice throwing over offensive and defensive lineman.
Practice throwing into coverage.
Be consistent, just as you would shoot a basketball, swing a golf club or shoot pool. Learn to repeat the mechanics over and over in a consistent manner.