It’s tough to dispute that Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback ever to play football. In his 23 seasons, he did something no one else has: He won seven Super Bowls. He was named MVP in five of them. He also earned three league MVPs, made 15 Pro Bowls, was twice the NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and won NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2009.
While other quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow are considered exceptional, there was just something special about Brady. Now, he’s sharing how to throw a perfect pass with the world.
Tom Brady’s Technique
Brady said he’s giving away 35 years of knowledge in this video. Throughout his career, he’s worked with numerous trainers and mentors who taught him everything—from mechanics to training to recovery.
The act of throwing the ball—and the skill he’s teaching—isn’t just for football players. Brady said learning this skill and building muscle memory can help any thrower, including baseball or golf players.
“Throwing will always start with your legs—getting the power from the ground up through your ankles, to your knees, hips, through your shoulders, to your right arm. Once you get the energy traveling up from the ground, you don’t want any of that energy to go anywhere except to the fingertips and the ball,” explained Brady while demonstrating.
He showed how he stands with his feet just wider than shoulder-width, which helps him stride quickly. Brady also noted how he keeps his head slightly behind his center of gravity and keeps his left arm relaxed.
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Brady explained that most people try to use their upper body to create torque, but that’s not the way to do it.
“My arm should stay really relaxed. Because it should really be a whip, like a spaghetti noodle.”
By keeping his arm loose, he creates torque between his shoulder and hip. That’s what lets him collect and release energy with the throw.
“I used to use this left arm for power, and I would try to swing my left arm open to gain velocity. But what I realized over time was that my left arm would hang out in front and it wouldn’t move. So I almost rotate around my left arm. Instead of using my arm to pull my body through, I would use my left arm to stabilize my body.”
Every time he released the ball, Brady said he imagined he was trying to touch his nose.
What Do Younger Players Do That Tom Brady Doesn’t Like?
Brady talked about how a common error for most others is relying on their upper body to generate power. He believes throwers need to learn that energy starts from the ground up.
“The error for most people is they use their upper body to create the torque. They use their head and their shoulder to gain power. They think they’re gaining power and velocity that way, but the reality is the power should start with the legs. You never want to throw your head and shoulder to the left of your target if you’re a lefty. You want to throw all your power straight ahead.”
Who Are Tom Brady’s Top Five Most Talented Quarterbacks?
Brady said there’s a difference between great arms and elite arms. Right off the top of his head, he named Dan Marino, Aaron Rodgers, and Brett Favre as elite. He said he knows he’s leaving some guys out but also mentioned Matt Stafford, Jeff George, Randall Cunningham, and Josh Allen as quarterbacks with great arms.
Brady will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028, and there’s almost no doubt he’ll be a unanimous first-ballot inductee.
