Diagram 8Pass coverage is basically zone, combining spot drops and pattern reads. ILBs are responsible
for hook/curl to their sides unless stunt forces them into a rushing mode. Drops are altered based on #2 receiver’s route. Wildcard takes Sam’s or Will’s pass responsibilities if either is on stunt; otherwise, he has middle zone in Cover 3. In China or Cover 2 his responsibilities vary. Both Wildcard and Anchor must be strong safety type players with speed as they are used in a variety of positions and must play both the run and pass with equal aplomb.
Outside linebacker techniques vary with QB drop and offensive formation. They read #2
receiver to their side and react accordingly in Cover 3. Responsibilities are slightly more complicated
in Cover 2.
Corners and Safeties learn a variety of coverages, both zone and man, depending on the
opponent’s offensive formations and level of passing sophistication.
Diagram 8 is the typical alignment for the 3-5-3 defense vs. a pro-set offense, Cover 3.
for hook/curl to their sides unless stunt forces them into a rushing mode. Drops are altered based on #2 receiver’s route. Wildcard takes Sam’s or Will’s pass responsibilities if either is on stunt; otherwise, he has middle zone in Cover 3. In China or Cover 2 his responsibilities vary. Both Wildcard and Anchor must be strong safety type players with speed as they are used in a variety of positions and must play both the run and pass with equal aplomb.
Outside linebacker techniques vary with QB drop and offensive formation. They read #2
receiver to their side and react accordingly in Cover 3. Responsibilities are slightly more complicated
in Cover 2.
Corners and Safeties learn a variety of coverages, both zone and man, depending on the
opponent’s offensive formations and level of passing sophistication.
Diagram 8 is the typical alignment for the 3-5-3 defense vs. a pro-set offense, Cover 3.
Diagram 9Down linemen align head up; Anchor aligns head on TE or loose if on LOS; 3x3-5x5 from TE if off LOS. Sam and Will stack behind defensive ends, heels 4-5 yds. from LOS; Wildcard stacks behind Mike, 4-5 yds. from LOS. Strong Safety aligns 5x5 outside weak side tackle; however, this varies by formation and call. Corners play 1 yd. outside normally split receiver and 7 yds. from LOS. Free Safety plays 12-15 yds. deep middle of field or between corners. Depth off ball for all defenders is predicated on down and distance, field position, and ability of individual players. Normal rule of thumb is for Ends to play off ball and Mike and Anchor, if on LOS, to crowd the ball.
Diagram 9 is the typical alignment vs. a pro-set offense, Cover 2.
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