Throwing a Spiral

2. Holding Phase

• It is extremely important that the football is held correctly. This means that your hand is towards the back end of the football with your all of your fingers Extended and your middle ring and pinky fingers on the laces. Your index finger should be off of the laces on the seam of the football. Also, your thumb is underneath the football and there should actually be an L shape in between your thumb and index finger. Lastly, make sure that you grip and throw the football with your fingertips and not with the palm of your hand. This hand position helps in creating the General Motion of a spiral.

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