<P> The added "point" in this stance is the other arm . It is simply a three - point with the other hand put down . However, the hands in this case are allowed as much of the body's weight as the feet . </P> <P> The three - point stance has become a staple in every football game . However, this has drawn attention to the danger it puts players in . The NFL has gained bad reputation because of the players' long - term and sometimes life - threatening complications brought about by head injuries . The NFL's commissioner, Roger Goodell, has stated the possibility of banning the three - point stance because it makes linemen more likely to initiate head - to - head contact . </P>

Where should your weight be shifted when passing the football