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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?

greg63 · 08-29-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I'm not sure I can throw 55+ and I have a better than average arm. I've thrown from sideline to sideline on a high school field many times for which many on this site can verify. I don't even know how far that is though.

It is my understand that the width of a football field is 50 yards, but I, too, am not really sure.

ArrowheadMagic · 08-29-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

You know what they say about people with small hands?

Blame mom?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-29-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

You know what they say about people with small hands?

No

08-29-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Param

Why? I can throw over 50 yards. I use to be in thel mid 60's. I personally believe it's one of those if you're born with it if u can chuck it far. A lot of people have bad mechanics and just the inability to throw it for distance.

I don't doubt you can throw it 50. I'm talking about all the Chuck Norrises who can chuck it 55+.

Param · 08-29-2009, 12:19 AM

Most people throw a footballl worth a damn in regrds to distance

08-29-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

No

Small hands, good strummers.

ArrowheadMagic · 08-29-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Param

Most people throw a footballl worth a damn in regrds to distance

I dont think you threw a football 60+ yards...... now what do we do?

UsualSuspects · 08-29-2009, 12:28 AM

Lie. Its CP.

**Slainte** · 08-29-2009, 12:34 AM

Testosterone and prevarications: the ChiefsPlanet Way!

Valiant · 08-29-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I'm not sure I can throw 55+ and I have a better than average arm. I've thrown from sideline to sideline on a high school field many times for which many on this site can verify. I don't even know how far that is though.

Most fields are about 160ft or 53ish yards across(that we play on), so yes I am positive you can throw it 6 more ft at least once, **** you over throw me all the time when I go deep..

But I believe a few people on here can throw it at least 60yards.. Me, my accuracy sucks that far and you guys are more consistent QB's on deep passes..

Valiant · 08-29-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I don't doubt you can throw it 50. I'm talking about all the Chuck Norrises who can chuck it 55+.

I don't think anyone is claiming to throw it 80 yards.. The problem is the way the poll is listed ending at 55+..

Hell you have thrown from sideline to sideline and Roger can throw it further then that.. I would say most active people peek around the 60's, from what I have seen playing flag and tackle..

ArrowheadMagic · 08-29-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

I don't think anyone is claiming to throw it 80 yards.. The problem is the way the poll is listed ending at 55+..

Hell you have thrown from sideline to sideline and Roger can throw it further then that.. I would say most active people peek around the 60's, from what I have seen playing flag and tackle..

Thats a little far...... 60's is pushing elite arm.... speaking from experience..... elite arms arent a dime a dozen...... now.... if you want to say.. they throw really well but no one knows for sure how far or fast hey throw because no one has measured it.... fine..... it tends to be shorter...slower than they thought. I will buy 50.... 60 is too much.... isnt happening.

Hammock Parties · 08-29-2009, 01:00 AM

Dude have you ever watched the NFL quarterback challenge? There are freaking NFL quarterbacks who top out at 57 or 58 yards.

**J Diddy** · 08-29-2009, 01:02 AM

Was it michael bishop who could chuck it 80?

**pr_capone** · 08-29-2009, 01:09 AM

I can't throw a football to save my life. 30 yards TOPS with hurricane force winds to my back. Mars, Jupiter, and Alpha Centauri would have to be aligned as well to hit 35.

That is with ZERO accuracy. Its a toss and a prayer.

Now, I have kicked a 42 yard FG that bounced off the crossbar and over. That count for anything?

View Poll Results: How far can you throw a football?
15 yards I'm a girl	6	5.61%
20 yards	2	1.87%
25 yards	1	0.93%
30 yards	19	17.76%
35 yards	12	11.21%
40 yards	25	23.36%
45 yards	5	4.67%
50 yards	14	13.08%
55+	23	21.50%
Voters: 107. You may not vote on this poll

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