Reread this excerpt from the selection. In football, how does knowing the receiver’s vertical leap help the quarterback?
A) It makes it easier to throw the ball over the defensive players’ heads.
B) It gives the quarterback a more accurate range to complete the pass.
C) It tells the quarterback how quickly the receiver can get open.
D) It prevents the defensive players from intercepting the pass.
In football, how does knowing the receiver’s vertical leap help the quarterback?
Share
The correct answer is B) It gives the quarterback a more accurate range to complete the pass.
Knowing the receiver’s vertical leap helps the quarterback gauge how high the receiver can jump to catch the ball, allowing him to throw the ball at the optimal height and distance for a successful completion. This knowledge improves the accuracy of the pass, as the quarterback can adjust the throw based on the receiver’s capability to reach the ball.