2006-10-21 14:19:50 · 7 answers · asked by jan_dxtr 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
to give them better grip and throw the ball better
2006-10-21 14:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It’s no secret what it’s all approximately, despite the fact that if: Grip. Quarterbacks lick their hands via fact they think it provides them a greater robust grip on the ball. some wipe sweat off their faces for a similar result. The Buccaneer QB we asked – we’ll leave him nameless considering you think of the habit is so filthy - says the finished maneuver is to lick the hands, then wipe them on the towel. That way, you get the greater effective ‘tack’ without the hands being slippery. None of that grew to become into any great revelation. despite the fact that if, this passer did clue us in to a splash component approximately finger-licking that we hadn’t concept-approximately till now. specifically, in case you’re going to lick your hands, you may desire to do it till now each snap, no longer basically those on which you’re approximately to throw. in any different case, the protection would be conscious you doing it and know the advent play is a pass. That’s the cost of adventure.
2016-11-24 21:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by tenuta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an ex pitcher it is because a little moisture gives you a better grip on the ball.
2006-10-21 14:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the extra moisture in your saliva allows you to grip the ball better
2006-10-21 15:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they weren't taught to keep their hands out of their mouths in Kindergarten.
2006-10-21 15:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possible to keep the ball from slipping.
2006-10-21 14:23:50 · answer #6 · answered by gameaddict 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they throw better
2006-10-21 14:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by skypirate23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋