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Understanding Defensive Coverage Strategies in Football: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide explores fundamental philosophies and techniques for effective pass coverage in football, facilitated by David Tenison at Jenks High School. Key strategies include Drop Coverage, Press Coverage, Blitzing, and Disguising Coverage to confuse opposing quarterbacks. Each coverage type is detailed, including Zone and Man defenses, as well as hybrid approaches. We provide teaching points for Safeties and Corners to maximize performance while maintaining position integrity. This comprehensive overview aims to enhance both players' and coaches' understanding of defensive coverage.

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Understanding Defensive Coverage Strategies in Football: A Comprehensive Guide

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  1. COVERAGE PACKAGES MADE EASY David Tenison Jenks High School david.tenison@jenksps.org

  2. 4 Philosophies of Pass Coverage • Coverage (Drop 7 or 8 – Out Number Receivers on Each Side) • Press (Disrupt Release of Receiver – Destroy Timing of Route) • Blitz (Overload One Side with Blitz – Pressure QB – Do Not Let QB Throw Ball On Time or With Rhythm) • Disguise Coverage – Do Not Show By Pre-Snap Alignment What Coverage You will Run 2 Ways To Disguise Coverage: 1) Line Up in a Generic 4 Deep or 2 Deep Shell and Stem 2) Line up in a Coverage and Bail to a Different Coverage

  3. 3 Types of Coverages • Zone - Each Defender is Responsible For Covering an Area (ZONE) • Man - Each Defender is Responsible For Covering a Receiver • Man/Zone Combinations – Some Defenders Play Man At The Same Time Some Defenders Play a Zone

  4. Explanation of Coverages • Cover 0 – Man to Man • Cover 1 – Man Free • Cover 2 – 2 Deep Zone • Cover 3 – 3 Deep Zone • Cover 4 – 4 Deep Zone • Cover 5 – Man under 2 Deep Zone • Cover 7 – Combo – Cover 2/9 • Cover 8 – Man Read • Cover 9 – Trips Adjustment

  5. Types of Zone Coverages • 4 Deep – C, FS, SS, C all play Deep Zone • 3 Deep – C, FS, C all play Deep Zone – SS play curl/flat • 2 Deep – FS, SS play Deep Zone Both Corners play curl/flat

  6. 3 Types of Man to Man • Man to Man (Cover 0) C, FS, SS, C - Man a Receiver • Man Free (Cover 1) C, SS, C, - Man a Receiver FS Plays Deep Zone • Man Read (Cover 8) C, C, Man Wide Receivers FS, SS Man #2 Receiver IF VERTICAL (5 yds or more) IF NOT VERTICAL, ROB #1 RECEIVER

  7. 3 Types of Man/Zone Combinations • Half Field Zone/Man (Cover Nickel RT) • Trips Man/Zone Combo (Cover 9) • Man Under/Zone Deep (Cover 5)

  8. 3 Most Popular Coverages • Cover 3 – 3 Deep Zone • Cover 0 – Man to Man • Cover 1 – Man Free

  9. TEACHING POINTS OF DEEP ZONESAFETIES A. Depth = 8-10 yds from LOS B. Alignment= 1. Balanced Formation - Middle of Field 2. Both Receivers on One Side - Split Difference between #2 Receiver and Split Side Tackle C. Back Pedal on Snap – Keep Every Thing In Front D. Read Keys : 1. Split Side Tackle for Preliminary Run/Pass Read (High Hat/ Low Hat) 2. Read Routes From #2 Receiver to #1 Receiver

  10. TEACHING POINTS OF DEEP ZONE CORNERS • Depth = 6 yds from LOS • Alignment = 2 yards inside #1 Receiver • Back Pedal on Snap – Keep Every Thing in Front (Zone Flip – Keep Eyes Inside and on QB) • Do Not Give up Inside Position – Take Away Inside Routes, Force Ball to Be Thrown Outside • Use Boundary as an Extra player, Compress Receiver to Boundary (Man Flip to Receiver)

  11. TEACHING POINTS OF MAN TO MAN SAFETIES A. If Receiver is in The Box: 1- Depth = 6 yds 2 - Alignment = 2 yds Outside Receiver 3 - Reads: a. High Hat = Pass – No Step Read (Hop) Let Receiver Come To You, Jamb With Arm Furthest Away From Receiver, Get In-Phase With Receiver Never Give Up Inside Position b. Low Hat = Run ( Fit Off of Last Man on LOS)

  12. B – If Receiver Detached From The Box: 1. Depth = 4 yds (Note – If My Receiver is on LOS, Crowd and Jamb, If My Receiver is Off LOS, Play at 4 yds) 2. Alignment = Inside Shoulder of Receiver 3. Play Pass First, Run Second 4. Jamb Receiver with Arm Furthest Away From Receiver, Get In-Phase With Receiver Never Give Up Inside Position

  13. TEACHING POINTS OF MAN TO MAN CORNERS • Depth = Crowd LOS • Alignment = Nose on Inside Number of Receiver • Jamb With Arm Furthest Away From Receiver • Get In-Phase With Receiver • Never Give Up Inside Position

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