Football How far can you throw a football? - Page 5

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?

**mlyonsd** · 08-28-2009, 04:58 PM

When I was a sophomore in HS our coach had a pitcher from the local college (where Splittorf came from) come out and throw batting practice one time.

I was in the on deck circle when he warmed up. It was hot and we all had our shirts off. It was also back in the day when all the cool guys wore gold chains. I remember the guy getting in the batters box and the first pitch this college guy throws is a wild fast ball. The batter threw himself backwards and the ball clipped his gold chain. Between him going backwards and the speed of the ball the chain broke and landed at my feet where I was standing.

I about crapped my pants and when it was my turn to bat I can't even tell you I remember batting.

After that, there was only one guy in our city that could throw 90mph and I successfully fouled one off before striking out the one time I faced him.

A 90 mph fastball is crazy.

**Buck** · 08-28-2009, 05:03 PM

My friends cousin was drafted by the Red Sox, and the year after he retired due to injury I faced him.

He threw over 90 and had a mean curve ball.

I couldn't even see the 90 whizz by me, and the curve ball kept looking like it was going to hit my face before it broke across the plate.

CoMoChief · 08-28-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

I wonder how far Sasha Kaun could throw a football.

I'd like to see him try. If he's half as reeruned throwing a football as he is playing basketball, Im more than sure it would be a great comedy sketch.

CoMoChief · 08-28-2009, 05:09 PM

Good friend of mine a couple years ago got drafted 45th overall by the Red Sox.

Kris Johnson, LHP from Blue Springs, pitched at Wichita St. Actually recovered from Tommy John Surgery after his soph yr in college IIRC.

He's a lefty, throws about low 90's and has some stuff. I think he's pitching AAA Pawtucket right now.

Over-Head · 08-28-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

. I have well-muscled shoulders from all the wacking off I do

FYP

08-28-2009, 05:38 PM

I throw it far enough. Never really measured.

ZootedGranny · 08-28-2009, 05:43 PM

The last time I measured, just over 60 yards, but that was a couple of years ago. I could still probably wing it, but my arm would be dead the next day.

listopencil · 08-28-2009, 05:52 PM

A huge part of "arm strength" for QB's is just proper mechanics.

stevieray · 08-28-2009, 06:05 PM

wuta, phob, coach and dole all have decent arms..

I can prolly thow it with some 'zip" for 20 and 45 all out on a really good day.

I'm old.

KCrockaholic · 08-28-2009, 06:24 PM

50 to 60 yards is my max. I havent done this for a while now. Im very certain I could throw it from mid field to the middle of the endzone atleast.

Direckshun · 08-28-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

This might be my problem. The football feels a little big in my hands.

Direckshun · 08-28-2009, 07:16 PM

My issue is that I don't have consistent mechanics, and I have trouble throwing a tight spiral for a longer throw.

I'm more of a cornerback, folks.

A little north of 30 yards, 15 with any accuracy.

Spicy McHaggis · 08-28-2009, 07:18 PM

Not that far, probably in the 35-40 range.

I actually lined up as a QB a couple times on our "gimmick" plays in High School but I just ran with the ball. I don't think anyone would have appreciated me trying to hit a guy on a deep post pattern.

**mlyonsd** · 08-28-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

wuta, phob, coach and dole all have decent arms..

I can prolly thow it with some 'zip" for 20 and 45 all out on a really good day.

I'm old.

If you can throw it 45 I can throw it out of Arrowhead from the 50 yard line.

**Easy 6** · 08-28-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

if the coach woulda put me in, we woulda won state, no doubt about it..

i bet you i could throw a football over those mountains.

Dang! I knew i couldnt have gotten that in first.

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20 yards	2	1.87%
25 yards	1	0.93%
30 yards	19	17.76%
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40 yards	25	23.36%
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08-28-2009, 03:35 PM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $1070478	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, 04:58 PM	#61
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $-1956238	When I was a sophomore in HS our coach had a pitcher from the local college (where Splittorf came from) come out and throw batting practice one time. I was in the on deck circle when he warmed up. It was hot and we all had our shirts off. It was also back in the day when all the cool guys wore gold chains. I remember the guy getting in the batters box and the first pitch this college guy throws is a wild fast ball. The batter threw himself backwards and the ball clipped his gold chain. Between him going backwards and the speed of the ball the chain broke and landed at my feet where I was standing. I about crapped my pants and when it was my turn to bat I can't even tell you I remember batting. After that, there was only one guy in our city that could throw 90mph and I successfully fouled one off before striking out the one time I faced him. A 90 mph fastball is crazy.
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08-28-2009, 05:03 PM	#62
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $6230295	My friends cousin was drafted by the Red Sox, and the year after he retired due to injury I faced him. He threw over 90 and had a mean curve ball. I couldn't even see the 90 whizz by me, and the curve ball kept looking like it was going to hit my face before it broke across the plate.
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08-28-2009, 05:09 PM	#64
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7712254	Good friend of mine a couple years ago got drafted 45th overall by the Red Sox. Kris Johnson, LHP from Blue Springs, pitched at Wichita St. Actually recovered from Tommy John Surgery after his soph yr in college IIRC. He's a lefty, throws about low 90's and has some stuff. I think he's pitching AAA Pawtucket right now.
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08-28-2009, 05:38 PM	#66
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08-28-2009, 05:43 PM	#67
ZootedGranny Chump Steamroller Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: . Casino cash: $10015042	The last time I measured, just over 60 yards, but that was a couple of years ago. I could still probably wing it, but my arm would be dead the next day.
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listopencil Immanentize The Eschaton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In Partibus Infidelium Casino cash: $-804120	A huge part of "arm strength" for QB's is just proper mechanics. __________________ *While you live, shine. Have no grief at all. Life exists only for a short while and time demands its toll.*
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08-28-2009, 06:05 PM	#69
stevieray Most things I worry about… Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $-1054727	wuta, phob, coach and dole all have decent arms.. I can prolly thow it with some 'zip" for 20 and 45 all out on a really good day. I'm old.
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KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3482900	50 to 60 yards is my max. I havent done this for a while now. Im very certain I could throw it from mid field to the middle of the endzone atleast.
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08-28-2009, 07:16 PM	#72
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2153447	My issue is that I don't have consistent mechanics, and I have trouble throwing a tight spiral for a longer throw. I'm more of a cornerback, folks. A little north of 30 yards, 15 with any accuracy.
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08-28-2009, 07:18 PM	#73
Spicy McHaggis Keep 'er Movin' Join Date: Sep 2004 Casino cash: $9905359	Not that far, probably in the 35-40 range. I actually lined up as a QB a couple times on our "gimmick" plays in High School but I just ran with the ball. I don't think anyone would have appreciated me trying to hit a guy on a deep post pattern. __________________ “We want players who are big, strong, smart, fast, tough and disciplined,” Pioli said, finally bringing an end to the era of Chiefs executives who searched desperately for players who are small, weak, stupid, slow, fragile and unruly.
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