The Board Drill Podcast

Everything QB with Coach Tracy Malone


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In this episode, Coach Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon sit down with Rockmart High School's Coach Tracy Malone, back by popular demand, to dive deep into quarterback development. 🏈


Coach Malone breaks down his comprehensive QB progression system, covering everything from weight room prep to on-field drills. Learn about:

✅ His unique no-ball warmup routines

✅ The science behind modern QB mechanics

✅ The legendary "Wolfpack" footwork drills

✅ How to maximize special teams periods for QB development

✅ Offseason planning & QB mental reps 🧠

...and so much more, including plenty of laughs and coaching stories.


If you're serious about developing QBs, this is an episode you can't miss!


⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Kyle & Matt Welcome Back Coach Tracy Malone

01:20 - Coach Malone’s Return: Listener Feedback & Popular Demand

02:30 - Coaching Journey at Rockmart High School & Quick Background

04:00 - The QB Development Philosophy: "Standing on Third Base"

05:45 - Weight Room Warm-Up: Why You Don’t Warm Up by Throwing a Football

09:00 - Band & Med Ball Drills: Shoulder Health & Building Throwing Mechanics

12:00 - No-Ball On-Field Warm-Up: Scarecrow, Flaps, & The Infamous Dak Drill

15:00 - Breaking Down Modern Throwing Science (Hip Displacement & Mechanics)

18:30 - Towel Drills: Biting the Burger & Maximizing Whip Motion

22:00 - Transition to Ball Warm-Up: Cadence Snaps & “Playing Catch” the Right Way

26:00 - QB Footwork Series: The "Wolfpack" Drill Breakdown

30:15 - How to Use Special Teams Periods for Extra QB Work

33:40 - The Importance of Cadence & Handling Bad Snaps Under Pressure

36:50 - Option Pitch & Ball Security Drills: Why They Still Matter

40:00 - PUP Drill (Pass Under Pressure): Simplifying Blitz Recognition for QBs

43:30 - QB Progressions: Reading High-to-Low, Low-to-High, & Pure Progressions

48:00 - Offseason QB Development: Organizing 4-on-1 Workouts & Film Study

51:00 - The Power of Repetition: Why Simplicity Wins in QB Coaching

55:20 - Teaching Spacing Concepts: Inside-Out, Outside-In, and Pure Progressions

59:00 - Final Coaching Tips: "No DAPS" Rule & Building QB Confidence

1:02:00 - Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Coaching Organization

1:04:00 - Wrap-Up: Thank You, Coach Malone + What’s Coming Next


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