Football How far can you throw a football? - Page 9

Hammock Parties · 08-28-2009, 03:35 PM

The other thread got me thinking about this. A few months ago I went out to the local HS football field to see how far I could throw a football. I have well-muscled shoulders but I couldn't get it over 30 yards.

Are NFL quarterbacks just born with the ability to throw a ball 50-60 yards (this is about as far as I remember anyone on the NFL quarterback challenge throwing a football), or do I just have shitty mechanics or something?

How far can you throw a football?

Hammock Parties · 08-28-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Chiefsplanet has lost a total of 10 pounds now from people going outside and trying to throw the ball as far as they can. gochiefs might be the next todd haley.

Maybe we should have a throw-off at the Planet bash.

Valiant · 08-28-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

I seriously don't understand the people questioning this. 55 yards isn't a problem at all.

I don't either, there are 3-4 guys from flag football on here that can chuck it that far.. Do they do it during the games?? No because their accuracy sucks.. Hell if you go past 35-40 yards my accuracy is horrible.. I can throw it further I just don't because it would be pick 6 or out of bounds..

Wutamess is good though that far and more.. Phil is not to shabby either..

Maybe I am just jaded by meeting the actual athletic or active people on the board??

KCrockaholic · 08-28-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Maybe we should have a throw-off at the Planet bash.

Go for it.

Valiant · 08-28-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Maybe we should have a throw-off at the Planet bash.

How many times have you actually thrown the ball?? It might be a steeper learning curve if you did not grow up playing football..

**doomy3** · 08-28-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

I don't either, there are 3-4 guys from flag football on here that can chuck it that far.. Do they do it during the games?? No because their accuracy sucks.. Hell if you go past 35-40 yards my accuracy is horrible.. I can throw it further I just don't because it would be pick 6 or out of bounds..

Wutamess is good though that far and more.. Phil is not to shabby either..

Maybe I am just jaded by meeting the actual athletic or active people on the board??

I need to try to make it one of these times when you guys play. I play in a couple leagues in BS, one indoor 5 on 5 and an outdoor 7 on 7 league. I've never been able to make it to the CP games though.

KCrockaholic · 08-28-2009, 10:49 PM

I wish I could join the stuff CP does outside of the board...Living in Colorado makes that extremely difficult. It would be fun to play some flag football with some of you guys. Just to see what you got.

Hammock Parties · 08-28-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

How many times have you actually thrown the ball?? It might be a steeper learning curve if you did not grow up playing football..

I played plenty of flag football...I used to play flag football every weekend with my Jemimah's Witnesses buddies.

Valiant · 08-28-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

I need to try to make it one of these times when you guys play. I play in a couple leagues in BS, one indoor 5 on 5 and an outdoor 7 on 7 league. I've never been able to make it to the CP games though.

They are a blast, great group of guys that just like to have fun.. They played a lot of games out at mission south in kansas.. Which I hate driving in Kansas.. Wish they would go back to Raytown, there is a Popeye's right down the street.. Love their spicy chicken..

We will start playing tackle football here in a few weeks in the northland.. My friends have been practicing at Macken park, they take it way to serious and get tired of getting beat by the Iraqi team..

Valiant · 08-28-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I played plenty of flag football...I used to play flag football every weekend with my Jemimah's Witnesses buddies.

Were you QB though??

Valiant · 08-28-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

I wish I could join the stuff CP does outside of the board...Living in Colorado makes that extremely difficult. It would be fun to play some flag football with some of you guys. Just to see what you got.

There are like 6+ of you in Denver.. Maybe you could hook up and challenge the dirty donk fans..

Hammock Parties · 08-28-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Were you QB though??

Not often, but I learned how to throw a football.

ArrowheadMagic · 08-28-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Not often, but I learned how to throw a football.

Apparently not.

Hammock Parties · 08-28-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadMagic

Apparently not.

You're saying everyone who knows how to throw a football can throw it 50 yards?

Bullshit.

ArrowheadMagic · 08-28-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

You're saying everyone who knows how to throw a football can throw it 50 yards?

Bullshit.

No, everyone who knows how to throw a football can throw it more than 90 feet.

ArrowheadMagic · 08-28-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

You're saying everyone who knows how to throw a football can throw it 50 yards?

Bullshit.

I suggested you change your grip since you have small hands.

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20 yards	2	1.87%
25 yards	1	0.93%
30 yards	19	17.76%
35 yards	12	11.21%
40 yards	25	23.36%
45 yards	5	4.67%
50 yards	14	13.08%
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08-28-2009, 03:35 PM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4420478	How far can you throw a football? The other thread got me thinking about this. A few months ago I went out to the local HS football field to see how far I could throw a football. I have well-muscled shoulders but I couldn't get it over 30 yards. Are NFL quarterbacks just born with the ability to throw a ball 50-60 yards (this is about as far as I remember anyone on the NFL quarterback challenge throwing a football), or do I just have shitty mechanics or something? How far can you throw a football?
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08-28-2009, 10:49 PM	#126
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $4602900	I wish I could join the stuff CP does outside of the board...Living in Colorado makes that extremely difficult. It would be fun to play some flag football with some of you guys. Just to see what you got.
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