San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to throw as he is hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to throw as he is hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Gerald Herbert, Associated Press
Dirk Facer
By Dirk Facer

Former Utah quarterback Alex Smith has enlisted some help from another sport to improve his throwing mechanics.

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