Cover 4 in football is one of the most common 2-high (2 safety) coverages run among college and high school defenses. Its flexibility allows for safeties to get involved in the run fits and play the pass. What exactly is cover 4, and how do teams run it? Cover 4 is a zone defense that …
Coverages in football are how the defense counters against the offense’s passing attack. In today’s world of the spread offense, defenses need to be stout in stopping the aerial attack from the offense. Defensive coverages in football include cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and Cover 4. This article will break down all …
Cover 3 in football is one of the most balanced coverages to play against the run and the pass. Teams will use cover 3 to cover both short and deep routes. There are two types of cover 3 that you should know. Cover 3 in football is when the defense has 3 deep defenders and …
Cover 2 in football is a popular coverage played by almost all teams that need to defend both the run and the pass. Teams will use this coverage to protect themselves against underneath coverage. Cover 2 in football means the defense has 2 deep defenders and 5 underneath the defenders. This coverage is often played …
Split field coverage in football is becoming more and more popular as defenses try to defend against the offense’s aerial attack. Teams are starting to play more split field coverages to get more players into open space and fewer reduced space players. What is split field coverage in football? Split field coverage is when half …
Cover 1 is coverage in American football that helps the team cover all eligible receivers on offense. Teams will play cover as a mix-up to other traditional coverages. Cover 1 is man coverage, with one single safety in the middle of the field. The defensive backs and linebackers will play man coverage, which the safety …
Football is a game of strategy. To counteract the offensive attack, the defense must put themselves in the best position possible. Running a prevent defense is part of this strategy. A prevent defense is when the defense lines up 7 or 8 players near the goal line to prevent a Hail Mary throw. This type …
Cover 0 is a coverage that’s often played by teams at all levels. It requires a high level of skill to play effectively. Cover 0 is a type of coverage that requires no deep help. Cover 0 is man coverage. It’s called cover 0 because there is 0 help deep. Players will play man-to-man coverage …
Cover 5 is a common scheme that’s run in most two high safety schemes. However, it doesn’t necessarily follow the rules of typical coverage talk. As mentioned in previous articles, the last number after the “Cover” is typically the number of deep defenders. In cover 5, however, it’s different. Cover 5 is a 2-deep coverage …
Robber coverage has been a staple in defensive coverages from high school all the way to the pro levels. We’re going to go through all the different variations and mindsets behind the robber coverage. But first, what is robber coverage? Robber coverage, or trap coverage as it’s often referred to, is a defensive coverage that …