Football 101...Training Camp for the Fan.

[Iowanian]

I don't quite want to let this go yet....

Quarterbacks.
I thought it might be beneficial to some, to explain some of the basics and terminology.

3 step drop..5 step drop...7 step drop
check down
audible

An Audible...is when at the line, the Quarterback analyses the defensive set, and makes a change or adjustment to the Offensive called play, based on what he's seeing. EX. He has a run over the left guard called, and sees the SS and OLB coming up to blitz...He may Audible for a quick formation shift, which could change the direction of the play, or Run a quick Slant pattern to that side behind the blitz.

(I'm no QB but will do my best as I understand it)

The 3,5,7 step drops refer to how many steps back the quarterback takes from the center once he gets the ball. The Number of steps is associated with the timing of the play. For example, a 3 step drop is likely to be a slant pattern under the LB or CB or possibly a quick screen.....where as a 7 step drop, allows more time for the deeper routes to develop, and gives the QB a wider Cone View of the field.