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This guide explores the importance of pattern reading in a Cover 3 defensive strategy. By matching underneath coverage to the routes being run instead of merely reacting to the quarterback's intentions, defenders can more effectively restrict receivers' freedoms to adjust. Implementing this strategy reduces vertical seams in zone coverage and helps eliminate favorite routes of opponents. The document details the responsibilities of each player within the coverage system, including specific techniques and alignment guidelines designed to enhance defensive performance against a variety of offensive schemes.
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WHY PATTERN READ • Match up underneath coverage to route being run as oppose to dropping a landmark and solely reacting to QB’s intention.
WHY PATTERN READ • Match up underneath coverage to route being run as oppose to dropping a landmark and solely reacting to QB’s intention. • Take away receiver’s freedom to adjust to a stationary zone defender.
WHY PATTERN READ • Match up underneath coverage to route being run as oppose to dropping a landmark and solely reacting to QB’s intention. • Take away receiver’s freedom to adjust to a stationary zone defender. • Reduce vertical seams in zone coverage.
WHY PATTERN READ • Match up underneath coverage to route being run as oppose to dropping a landmark and solely reacting to QB’s intention. • Take away receiver’s freedom to adjust to a stationary zone defender. • Reduce vertical seams in zone coverage. • Greater means of taking away favorite routes or patterns of weekly opponent.
OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE _ _ _ _ _ _
OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE E N E _ _ _ _ _ _
OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE E N E L M R _ _ _ _ _ _
OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _
OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE E N E F F L M R C C _ _ FS _ _ _ _
CURL READ 3-2 READ 2 CURL THIRD THIRD THIRD _ _ _ _ _ _ PATTERN READS COVERAGE
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R CURL CURL _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R CURL CURL 3-2 PLAYER 2 PLAYER _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R CURL CURL 3-2 PLAYER 2 PLAYER _ _ FS _ _ _ _ MIDDLE THIRD COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R CURL CURL 3-2 PLAYER 2 PLAYER C C OUTSIDE THIRD OUTSIDE THIRD _ _ FS _ _ _ _ MIDDLE THIRD COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R FORCE/FOLD FORCE/FOLD _ _ _ _ _ _ RUN SUPPORT
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R FORCE/FOLD FORCE/FOLD _ _ FS _ _ _ _ ALLEY RUN SUPPORT
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R FORCE/FOLD FORCE/FOLD C C SECONDARY CONTAIN PURSUIT SECONDARY CONTAIN PURSUIT _ _ FS _ _ _ _ ALLEY RUN SUPPORT
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R C C _ _ FS _ _ _ _ RUN SUPPORT
BASIC CONCEPT CREATE FOUR MAN RUSH: FRONT THREE + ONE
BASIC CONCEPT CREATE FOUR MAN RUSH: FRONT THREE + ONE REPLACE BLITZER IN COVERAGE
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ X - COVER 3
COVER 3 E N E F F L M R CURL CURL READ 3-2 LEFT READ 2 RIGHT _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ LION - COVER 3 LEFT
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ RIGHT LEOPARD - COVER 3 LEFT
COVER 3 LEFT E N E F F L M R CURL CURL READ 3-2 LEFT READ 2 RIGHT MIKE LINEBACKER REPLACES BLITZING LOU AS PATTERN READ PLAYER ON 3-2 _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ RAM - COVER 3 RIGHT
E N E F F R L M _ _ _ _ _ _ LEFT RHINO - COVER 3 RIGHT
COVER 3 RIGHT E N E F F L M R CURL CURL READ 3-2 LEFT READ 2 RIGHT MIKE LINEBACKER REPLACES BLITZING ROB AS PATTERN READ PLAYER ON 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ TUNA - COVER 3 CLOSE
E N E F L M R F _ _ _ _ _ _ ANCHOR - COVER 3 CLOSE
COVER 3 CLOSE E N E F L M R CURL F READ 2 TIGHT READ 2 OPEN CURL MIKE LINEBACKER REPLACES BLITZING TIGHT-SIDE LB’er AS PATTERN READ PLAYER ON 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ SHARK - COVER 3 OPEN
E N E F R L M F _ _ _ _ _ _ TORPEDO - COVER 3 OPEN
COVER 3 OPEN E N E F F L M R CURL CURL READ 3-2 TIGHT READ 2 OPEN MIKE LINEBACKER REPLACES BLITZING SPLIT-SIDE LB’er AS PATTERN READ PLAYER ON 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ RIGHT LINDA - COVER 3 LEFT MABEL
COVER 3 LEFT MABEL E N E F F L M R CURL CURL READ 2 LEFT READ 2 RIGHT C LOU LINEBACKER REPLACES BLITZING FALCON AS CURL PLAYER CORNER PLAYS AS MAN VERSUS ALL THREATENING RELEASES _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
E N E F F L M R _ _ _ _ _ _ LEFT RITA - COVER 3 RIGHT MABEL
COVER 3 RIGHT MABEL E N E F F L M R CURL READ 3-2 LEFT READ 2 RIGHT CURL C ROB LINEBACKER REPLACES BLITZING FALCON AS CURL PLAYER CORNER PLAYS AS MAN VERSUS ALL THREATENING RELEASES _ _ _ _ _ _ COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES
CURL TECHNIQUE 3 5 F **FLAT-FOOT READ SINGLE WIDTH ALIGNMENT
CURL TECHNIQUE F BUZZ - FLAT VERSUS SINGLE WIDTH - BUZZ THE FLAT AREA
BUZZ TECHNIQUE F IDENTIFY A FLAT RECEIVER -- QUICK SET CLUES A SLANT/HITCH -- USE SPLIT TENDANCIES
BUZZ TECHNIQUE F SETTLE IF NO IDENTIFIED FLAT THREAT -- SETTLE BACK UNDER #1 -- ZONE QB’s EYES
CURL TECHNIQUE 2 7 F **FLAT-FOOT READ TWO STAND UP ALIGNMENT
CURL TECHNIQUE F SETTLE WORK TO DEPTH OF 10-12 YARDS OVER NORMALLY AGLINGED WIDE RECEIVER
CURL TECHNIQUE F VERSUS QUICK GAME – BREAK EARLY AND CUT #1
CURL TECHNIQUE F WITH #2 VERTICAL -- SETTLE CURL AND PLAY OFF QB’s EYES
CURL TECHNIQUE F IF #2 QUICK TO FLAT -- HOLD CURL -- CORNER WILL SECURE WHEEL