Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-07

WILMER cRowELL as in every sport,
there are and have been quarterbacks
who could play the position better and
could perform feats on the gr!diron
TINT other qunrterbacks could not or
would not attempt. Most Of the capa-
h!litics Of the star quarterback come
from instinct, and coaching can only
help them polish UP what they would
normally do. will therefore contine
myself to generalities in dealing with
the subject.
There IL no set type for the quarter
back post. II II player be rangy or
exceptionally sturdy he has an advan.
tage, likewise If he 10 blessed Win
speed. Stiffness, or that ability 10
sidcstep or move just opposite 70 whers
the expectant tackler looks tor me
quarterback. constitutes Valuap'e
asset.
A QUARTERBACK must be able
n TO handle the boil teith sureness
and dispatch. lie mast aI;o 90
good interferer. capable OF tak'no oa.
Of the Play tho opPo,isns II?k;r I!SKf;rs 'ei
aaagrterbsoi 10 gs, l"s "Gm ust W 30 jamllisr ,eitA
fie rules, 90 }an,iliar that he oom
cafch tie oppo,ition y they gre rot
piavino properiy and also thot II.
team doesn't make nNStdkes thof
,cill result in penolt'es.
lON TIE presumption that tue quar-
" tcrback calls the signal, which he
doesn't In good many systems now
hoing taught among the colleges, nc
should have a clear voice, be free from
mnmbling his numbers and able to make
every man on his team know what p!aS
he is calling. A..
signal giyer who in a steady, clear ant
audible voice informs his teanmates u
the next plan Of attack, ana oy tha
stcadiness and surety OF voice makes ~
mates arise to the occasion. ana tn
invariably they cannot Be heard an
cause confusion TO his teammates.
In my experience have met quite
few backs who have worked hard ga
after day TO improve their sigma! calm
to the point where 1t would inspire thel
teammates. =.
II the quarterback calls the signal
his position when calling the NUMBER
has an effect upon his men. lie shoul
stand erect 10 that he can look over tn
. defensive positions Of his opponent; an
should imply by his attitude tna{ ne
. in no way bewildered and that No ~
the situation entirely in hand.
The psychology Of the sport demand
. tina, the quarterback should be un
stintcd in his praise Of the men p!ayin
with him when they make a good pa
Of any sort. 1t always makes the ma
; who makes the play feel that no ha
! done something worth while.
The quarterback should not % N
terrupted by his mates when caliin
plays, although arrangements can :
made whereby at the proper ume tne
may inform him Of their opinion rsIat!'
to plays they think would be success!'
II used, and then leave II to tho Judl
/. ment Of the signal caller whether to VI
the play or not.
; lie should try as far as Is possible
see the action Of the defensive player
i while the play is in progress, but ~
= to the extent Of failing TO perform u
part in tho play. :, 80, 4,
When running with the ball u
: quarterback should be given every o.
y In the way OF interference Just 40 ne
, obliged to do when one OF his backs
carrying the pigskin.
A WE'LL DRILLED quarterback
d ~ should be thoroughly acqadintc,a
With plays that skould BE- used N
;. certain sections Of the field and Q.
cevteiw dososs. Coastewt pract!o'
~ n tAb phsss % the ssms effs" wake