Jason Opsal

High Point, Turn & Shield

Nice design here by the Vikings on 3rd & Short. - 1st motion the RB from #1 Boundary to #2, giving man/zone indicator. - 2nd #3 Field quick exit motion to provide the point man w/ leverage & space to win off the rub. Offensive PI went uncalled but nonetheless good stuff.

Precision execution on a deep out. QB: Rhythm 3-step, hold the Will with eyes, ball on the o/s shoulder WR: Spray release, 6-step Stick & Roll, foot down head around, shave down out of the break

To generate the maximum torque, you must be securely anchored. As the backside unwinds from a maximal stretch, the head, off-arm, and front side leg all stabilize.

3 phases of throwing arm mechanics: 🚴 Cycle 🙆‍♂️ Stretch 🫰Snap (to extension)

3 phases of lower body throwing mechanics: ⤵️ Turn 🔄 Torque 🚝 Transfer The most efficient and durable throwers master all three.

To the wiggle monsters and lateral drill artists—this is the non-negotiable foundation before any COD work: The mentality AND the technical ability to attack vertically with full commitment. No vertical threat = no respect = no space to wiggle. Get violent north-south first.

Watch where the back foot trends; beginning with a turn then shifting to a torque. The throwing arm syncs with this action by drawing back to a stretch, then cycling around to release.

Former NFL QB Davis Webb. Observe the action of the back foot. It doesn’t turn toward the target; instead, it snaps backward, establishing an anchor that generates torque, which then travels up the chain.