Quote:It's interesting to note that Terry Bradshaw used an unconventional grip on the football when he throws. I remember seeing a television special on this years back, and it showed that Bradshaw would put his index finger along the seam of the ball, with just the last two fingers of his hand on the laces. What this does is it moves the "grip" duty of the hand to just the thumb and middle finger, and the index finger is used more for accuracy than anything else.

 

If you have a football around, try this grip; it's pretty difficult to do! But, with the index finger located like that, you can add significant velocity and spin to a pass. And the tighter the spin, the more accurate the pass. Generally speaking of course.

 

In the pictures someone posted links for, Terry Bradshaw and Dan Marino put only two fingers on the laces. Logic tells me that would increase the risk of fumbling it, but I can't throw a football like that to find out.

 

Years ago I read about a quarterback (can't remember who) changing the way he gripped the ball in college. Have you ever taught a quarterback to do that?

 

If I had a football, I would punt it left-footed.

---