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    Coverage Recognition

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    This document describes how to read defensive coverages based on pre-snap reads. It outlines six main coverages - man, man free, two deep zone, three deep zone, four deep 1/4 zone, and two deep man under - and identifies them using "Box D.E.A." which stands for men in the box, depth of corners, eyes of defensive backs, and alignment of defensive backs. These pre-snap reads can help identify the coverage but may change after the snap, so the quarterback must watch for post-snap adjustments by the safeties.

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    Coverage Recognition

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    This document describes how to read defensive coverages based on pre-snap reads. It outlines six main coverages - man, man free, two deep zone, three deep zone, four deep 1/4 zone, and two deep man under - and identifies them using "Box D.E.A." which stands for men in the box, depth of corners, eyes of defensive backs, and alignment of defensive backs. These pre-snap reads can help identify the coverage but may change after the snap, so the quarterback must watch for post-snap adjustments by the safeties.

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    This document describes how to read defensive coverages based on pre-snap reads. It outlines six main coverages - man, man free, two deep zone, three deep zone, four deep 1/4 zone, and two deep man under - and identifies them using "Box D.E.A." which stands for men in the box, depth of corners, eyes of defensive backs, and alignment of defensive backs. These pre-snap reads can help identify the coverage but may change after the snap, so the quarterback must watch for post-snap adjustments by the safeties.

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    Coverage Recognition

    Uploaded by

    Michael Schearer
    This document describes how to read defensive coverages based on pre-snap reads. It outlines six main coverages - man, man free, two deep zone, three deep zone, four deep 1/4 zone, and two deep man under - and identifies them using "Box D.E.A." which stands for men in the box, depth of corners, eyes of defensive backs, and alignment of defensive backs. These pre-snap reads can help identify the coverage but may change after the snap, so the quarterback must watch for post-snap adjustments by the safeties.

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    How To Read Coverages

    • One important thing a good passing quarterback needs to know is how to read
    defensive coverages.

    • Identify the coverages using the following numerical terms:


    0 ‑ Man ‑ man by all LB’s, Corners and Safeties. (expect a multiple blitz in zero
    coverage)
    1 ‑ Man Free ‑ man by both Corners and the $/LB’s but the Free Safety is in a
    zone coverage.
    2 ‑ Two Deep Zone ‑ $ and FS are both deep and the Corners & LB’s are in a
    zone coverage.
    3 ‑ Three Deep Zone ‑ both Corners and the FS are deep with zone coverage
    underneath.
    3Squat ‑ Robber – A cover 3 shell with the $ squatting in the seam / hook area.
    4 - Four Deep ¼ Zone - a corner and a safety cover ½ of the deep field to the
    strength and the other corner covering the other ½.
    5 ‑ Two Deep Man Under – Deep zone by the Safeties and Man by the LB’s and
    the Corners.
    • To tell the difference between these coverages we will use a phrase call "Box
    D.E.A.", which stands for Men in the Box, Depth of corners, Eyes of the Defensive
    Backs, and Alignment of Defensive Backs.
    Pre-snap reads

    • To tell the difference between these coverages


    we will use a phrase call "Box D.E.A.", which
    stands for:
    • Men in the Box,
    • Depth of corners,
    • Eyes of the Defensive Backs, and
    • Alignment of Defensive Backs.

    • This is a pre-snap read that can, and most likely


    will, change after the snap of the ball.
    The Box
    • BOX: The Box is tackle to tackle, 10 yards from the L.O.S.
    and back. But it can shift right or left depending on whether the
    ball is in the middle of the field or on the hashes.
    – If there is a safety in the box, then you know that the defense is either 1,
    3, or 3 Squat.
    – If there is not a safety in the box, the defense is either 0, 2, 4, or 5.

    BOX
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    5
    Depth, Eyes & Alignment
    DEPTH: DEPTH:
    • If the corners are 7 or more yards deep • If the corners are within 6 yards it is most
    their coverage, it is most likely a type of likely a type of man coverage.
    zone. EYES:
    EYES: • If the DB’s have their eyes on the
    • If the DB’s eyes are on the quarterback, it receiver, it is most likely some type of man
    is most likely a type of zone coverage. coverage.
    ALIGNMENT: ALIGNMENT:
    • An outside alignment by the DB’s on a • An inside or head‑up alignment by the
    receiver points to zone coverage. DB’s points to man.

    BOX
    10
    7
    5 5
    0 – Man & 1 – Man Free
    “Cover 0” ‑ Man ‑ man by all LB’s, Corners and Safeties. (Expect a multiple blitz in zero coverage)

    10

    “Cover 1” ‑ Man Free ‑ man by both Corners and the $/LB’s but the Free Safety is in a zone coverage.

    FS
    10

    5
    2 – TWO DEEP ZONE &
    3 – THREE DEEP ZONE
    “Cover 2” ‑ Two Deep Zone ‑ $ and FS are both deep and the Corners & LB’s are in a zone coverage.

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    “Cover 3” ‑ Three Deep Zone ‑ Both Corners and the FS are deep with zone coverage underneath.

    FS
    10

    5
    4 – FOUR DEEP ¼ ZONE &
    5 – TWO DEEP MAN UNDER
    “Cover 4” - Four Deep ¼ Zone – Each DB covers ¼ of the field; Safety and Corner together cover ½ of the field.

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    “COVER 5” ‑ Two Deep Man Under – Deep zone by the Safeties and Man by the LB’s and the Corners.

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    REMEMBER! ! !
    • These are only pre-snap reads. A pre-snap read may indicate a certain
    coverage only to have it change right after the snap of the ball.
    • Changes in coverage are performed by a rotation in the secondary coverage
    personnel.
    • A common coverage change-up is to align in a cover 2 and rotate to a cover
    3Squat.
    • As the quarterback takes his drop, he needs to keep his eyes down field and
    recognize any alignment changes after the snap of the ball. Movement of the
    Free Safety and Strong Safety are usually the best indicators.
    Cover 3 Squat ‑ Robber – A cover 3 shell with the $ squatting in the seam / hook area.

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