terminology question in quarters

Good, Lou! As you said - 3x1 sets require some "special adjustments" if Cover 4 is to remain sound. As of recent - we have played a lot of Cover 1 vs 3x1 & 3x2 sets.

To answer the question that was initially asked - here is how we have taught the COVER 4 (quarters) undercoverage in the 4-3 Look vs. a basic "Pro-Set":

EXAMPLE:


-------------------3-------2
1---------------------Q
---------------2-O-O-C-O-O----------1

-----------------S-----M------W

"SAM" LB goes curl to flat off the release of the #2 receiver. IF #2 releases inside he gives an "INSIDE" call & drops curl to flat off #3 coming outside (#3 becomes the NEW #2).

"MIKE" LB plays the hook to the side #3 goes. IF #3 stays #3 - run with him. If #3 goes outside & #2 comes inside (becoming the NEW #3) - wall him off. CP: Collision vertical to your side & get eyes back to QB.

"WILL" LB = same as Sam. CP: Collision #2 vertical to your side & get eyes back to QB.

If there are questions - either phone 804-740-4479 (up till 9 PM/EDT) or email: billmountjoy@yahoo.com


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PS: We have a little chart contrasting Cover 2 (Halves) & Cover 4 (Quarters). Here it is:

#1 SAME: ALIGNMENT (Corners 5-7 & Safeties 10-12)

#2 SAME: CLUES (Corner #1, & Safety = #2-1).

#3 SAME: Handle change of strength & motion the same.

#4 SAME: Linebackers rotate coverage off release of #3.

#5 Cover 2 = Corner support vs. run. Cover 4 = Safety support vs. run.

#6 Cover 2 = Zone match-up for pass. Cover 4 = True match-up vs. pass.

#7 Cover 2 = Maximum coverage for short controlled passing game. Cover 4 = Maximum coverage for intermediate to deep passing game.

#8 Cover 2 = Good strong side alley and outside run support. Cover 4 = A balanced run support on both strong & weak side (formations).

#9 Cover 2 = Short-deep double on WR. Cover 4 = Inside-outside double on WR.

#10 Cover 2 weaknesses = strength of Cover 4. Cover 4 weaknesses = strength of Cover 2.