Football Throwing and Catching Skills

What is the correct way to grip the football when preparing to throw?

• Fingers on the side opposite the laces

• Index finger on the seam, other fingers on the laces

• Holding the ball with fingers close together

When throwing a football, which leg should the student step with?

• The same leg as the throwing arm

• The opposite leg to the throwing arm

• Both legs simultaneously

• Neither leg, just stand still

What is the correct arm mechanics for throwing a spiral? Select all that apply.

• Swinging the arm in a motion similar to throwing a baseball

• Throwing the ball underhand like in volleyball.

• Keeping the arm straight and stiff

• Throwing with a flick of the wrist

If the ball is above the waist, how should it be caught?

• With a "W" shape thumbs up

• With a "V" shape thumbs up

• With a "diamond" shape thumbs down

• With a "U" shape thumbs up

If the ball is below the waist, how should it be caught?

• With a "W" shape thumbs up

• With a "V" shape thumbs up

• With a "diamond" shape thumbs down

• With a "U" shape thumbs up

What should a student avoid doing when catching the ball?

• Catching the ball with their hands

• Using their body to help catch the ball

• Extending their arms

• Watching the ball into their hands

If your hands are too small to properly grip the ball, you should

• Give up

• Throw with two hands

• Move your grip towards the tip of the ball

• Wear gloves