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Phase #1
Practice throwing the football with both hands. This gets a player comfortable making the snap mechanics without having to bend over. Pronate the wrists to ensure the football has a tight spiral motion on the throw. Make sure the thumbs are down and the palms are out during the practice throws.
Phase #2
Place the football just out in front of the long snapper's helmet. Make the player reach for the ball. The snapper then bends down and grips the football.
Phase #3
Put the dominant hand on the ball with the laces up. Make sure the grip on the football is firm but loose. Use the offhand to guide the football. Use both hands on the snap.
Phase #4
Snap the football. Keep the hand near the ground when snapping the ball. If the hand rises too high off the ground, the snap will be high. From the bent position, your thumbs must point down on the snap.
Phase #5
Practice the long snap frequently. Change the distance for the long snap to get better range on the snap. The ideal long snap will hit the other player in the midsection.
