Quarterback Readiness: Middlebury Tigers' Pre-Season Drill
As the Middlebury Tigers prepare for the upcoming D-II football season, quarterback coach, Mike Jenkins, emphasizes the importance of a precise read drill to sharpen their signal-callers' instincts. The 'Read and React' drill involves three quarterbacks, each with a different play-action fake (run, pass, or bootleg). The coach calls out a play, and the QBs must quickly read the defense and react accordingly. For 3 sets of 5 reps, have each QB perform the following: 2 reps with a run fake, 2 reps with a pass fake, and 1 rep with a bootleg fake. Coaching cues include 'eyes up,' 'read the linebacker,' and 'react to the D.' This drill translates to game performance by improving QBs' ability to read defenses and make split-second decisions under pressure.