🧠 QB Pre-Snap Reads: A Simple Checklist Every Quarterback Should Use

Most QBs rely on instinct and arm strength. Elite QBs rely on a mental checklist.
Here’s the 5-step pre-snap system for youth, 7on7, flag, and tackle football:

1. Count the Box – Light box = throw. Heavy box = run.

2. Find the Safeties – One high or two high?

3. Corner Technique – Press, off, bail? Eyes on QB = zone.

4. Apex Leverage – Inside → protecting slants. Outside → protecting outs.

5. Choose Your Yes/No Throw – One fast read to simplify the rep.

This checklist builds automatic processing, making the game feel slower.

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