[JoshC1977]

This is going to sound like it's adding complexity....but there's a rationale here.

Most beginning-level players make a critical mistake. They back-up an extra few yards in the pocket (or roll out) on nearly every pass. I get it, the inclination is to get away from the d-line.

But the problem doing this is two-fold.

1. You're attempting longer passes distance-wise. That means, you may be taking a short throw (using the SAC rating) and turning it into a medium distance throw (which uses the MAC rating). MAC (and DAC) throws have more restrictive thresholds in which mis-fires can occur and they also give defenders more time to react.

2. Longer dropbacks mean you're not throwing on-time. Slant passes should be 1, 2, throw...not 1,2,3,4,5,6 throw. It totally changes the dynamics of the play and coverage. Sometimes it makes it easier, many times, it doesn't.

If you can learn how to step up in the pocket to avoid pressure and to throw on-time, you'll be a much better overall passer and the game will feel a lot more like football. It takes work, it takes practice...but you WILL get there.