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Alex Smith Improves QB Mechanics

Posted by Scott Kegley on June 12, 2012 – 3:13 PM

After seeing former pitching coach Tom House this offseason thanks to a suggestion from New Orleans Saints Pro Bowler Drew Brees, Alex Smith has continued to pay close attention to his form during 49ers workouts.

The 49ers quarterback has taken advantage of the team’s “QB cam,” which gives 49ers signal callers an isolated look at their mechanics during drills.

“This is the time for me to pay close attention to that stuff,” Smith said about reviewing his mechanics which he does after practice. “That’s why I do spend a lot of time in there watching film. We have the QB cam going and I can really watch my footwork and mechanics. Come training camp and season, I don’t want to be thinking about it.”

That’s because Smith knows football isn’t played in a controlled environment, like it is during the non-contact Organized Team Activities and minicamps.

“Come football time, I’m not sitting on top of a mound and get to throw,” Smith noted. “When 300-pound guys are running at you, you just react and throw. Those are times when no one cares about the mechanics. I don’t care who you are, the deal is get the ball to the guy before you get tackled.”

For Smith, one of the biggest takeaways this offseason has been concentrating on his routine outside of practice. Smith now does a full warm-up of his right shoulder before throwing at practice. In addition, Smith focuses on exercises that target the back of his shoulder. Those lessons were reinforced Brees, who likey many NFL quarterbacks, have worked with House on proper quarterbacking mechanics.

“When I first talked to Drew about it, the first thing he really preached about was the routine you build, the daily routine,” Smith recalled. “This isn’t something you do now and then, but it’s an every single day deal.”


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17 Responses to “Alex Smith Improves QB Mechanics”

  1. By missouri 9er on Jun 12, 2012 | Reply

    ALWAYS LOOKING TO IMPROVE! Thats the attitude Alex, looking forward to putting alot more TD,s on the scoreboard this year. The offense is locked and loaded this year it’s gonna ge fun! GOOO NINERS!!!

  2. By TJ on Jun 12, 2012 | Reply

    I think this is our year. We have a great defense and the offense has added the missing pieces we need to win the SUPER BOWL.
    This will be Alex Smith best year as a pro. The coaching staff and his team mates got his back.

  3. By amezola49er on Jun 12, 2012 | Reply

    good job alex smith keep the focus he is going into this season with a whole new swagg

  4. By truefaith49 on Jun 12, 2012 | Reply

    get em

  5. By rjdniner on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    Just think if Alex would have had this coaching staff and G.M when he came out of collage it’s scary to even think about it, after reading that article and his work ethic, outstanding.

  6. By y05ngmoney on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    The thing I like is it seems everyone is on one page, ‘GET BETTER EVERYDAY’. I really like the focus, and it makes you confident as a fan. Can’t wait until 9/9!!!! Go NINERS!!!!!

  7. By Ninerpride on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    This is the first time alex smith is coming back to the same offense. So when they call plays that hes very comfortable with, his new machanics will be like “breathing” he wont be thinking about his motion, it will just come out naturally and start to build even more confidence within himself and the rest of the offense! Its sooooooo good to be a NINER FAN!!! WHOS GOT IT BETTER THEN US?????? NOOOOO – BODYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

  8. By clarence marsh on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    i want more west coast, smash mouth football.

  9. By ftgambit on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    GreenBay should be afraid very afraid! If our offense doesnt surprise them, the defense surely will, cant wait

  10. By Ojay on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    Yes, I agree Alex is looking good throwing the ball in OTA’s and in minicamp. I think he will do well this year, with his new mechanics and the same Offensive Coordinator for the first time in his career. GO NINERS!

  11. By TheRock49 on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    Can’t wait for opening day in Green Bay. After Steve retired, playing G B was never fun. But “We’re Back”,and this will be a great start to a Killer year. My Packer fans have a bit of fear in there eyes. Glad Alex has been putting in the extra time. I want him to have the best year , of many to follow. Peace to all NINERS.

  12. By greg49ermontgomery on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    if alex and our offence come together and we beet green bay in our opening game we will be unstopable!!!!! alex it is time for you to shine.. and put those haters in there place..

  13. By jerry on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply

    I agree! Smith never gets any credit and all the haters want to hate on him…….Warren Sapp! This is with out a doubt our year and Alex is our leader…..just watch…..he is going to be a great QB for us for the next 5-6 years! I predict 3 super bowls!

  14. By fairfield on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply

    Hello niner nation! I have but just 1 point to make about Alex Smiths new mechanics and that is………, hes still Alex Smith! Dont forget the past people, let that Saints game escape your memory people because our last game was against the Giants and I dont know about you but, he looked like the same ol Alex to me ( 1 for 13 on third down conversions in the biggest game we’ve had since 95′).
    WAKE UP PEOPLE!

  15. By faithful12 on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply

    Alex Smith, I suggest you watch Aaron Rodgers tapes and learn how to throw and when to throw to your receivers.

  16. By moeTOgo on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply

    All of you guys must be drunk! This is Alex Smith we are talking about… not brady,brees, rodgers, manning, mannning
    Smith had a below average season last year. averaging 1.06 TDs a game is not good by any teams standards but for some reason this joker does it and everybody thinks he’s a all-pro. If any of those guys i mentioned above had the same stats everyone would be going crazy at how terrible of a season they had.
    In this league the QB has to win games for you. smith put the pressure on the defense and hopes to just not turn the ball over.
    WE NEED A BETTER QB!!!!! or else we are just going to keep losing in the playoffs

  17. By mattsinceKezar on Jun 18, 2012 | Reply

    he can have the greatest mechanics in the world for all I care. There is a reason Akers had such a good year last year and its because Alex Smith can’t get it in the endzone on a consistent basis!!!!

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