In today’s video, we will look at how you throw and complete a hitch and go or spin and go as the color commentator said during the Miami vs Chicago game. Sure, the route and throw matter, but the biggest thing that a QB needs to use to complete a hitch and go is the QB’s eyes. Depending on what defense coverage the hitch and go is called against forces the QB to use eye manipulation of the defense in different ways.

What are you going to learn today? – The secret to throwing a hitch and go

Today you are going to learn how to throw and complete a hitch and go. It’s not quite as simple as see it throw it. For a QB to complete a hitch and go—ore really any double move route combination—the QB’s eyes are as if not more important than the throw. The Brock Osweiler throw in the clip is average at best. But his eyes are perfect. Even more so than normal. It is impressive.

Why is this concept important – A hitch and go is a big play

Knowing how to throw a hitch and go is important because it’s a potential big play. Double move routes and throws have the potential to change the outcome of a game.

Where does this concept fit – A hitch and go is low risk and high reward play

You need to know how a hitch and go is a low risk and high reward play that demands excellent quarterback play to be successful. The route or fake hitch spin go will usually beat the corner, but the QB has to beat the safety with his eyes and the ball.

Going forward – The hitch and go high percentage downfield throw

Taken together, all these elements make the hitch and go a high percentage downfield throw.

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