How many coverages?

CUI
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How many coverages? Oct 19, 2003 20:15:20 GMT

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Post by CUI on Oct 19, 2003 20:15:20 GMT

I coach at a small school where everyone learns an o and d position. We have been playing man and 3 deep zone this season and (my fault) we have switched up our rules (who covers who) a little bit, but nothing drastic. We have really been hurt by people who forget to do their job in the game (stingers especially - not running with motion, not covering their man vs play action sometimes, etc). Anyway, how many coverages is too many? I thought we really had to be able to do both, but now I think you may just have to play zone and make it work for everything. let me know what you guys do.

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How many coverages? Nov 3, 2003 7:42:14 GMT

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Post by BROPHY on Nov 3, 2003 7:42:14 GMT

coverages are dictated by how much your guys can handle (just like blitzes, stunts, etc).
This year, we were fortunate to expand from JUST cover 3 last year to include C3, C2, C4, C0, 11 Robber, C6, & C9. Including Cloud and Roll coverage adjustments. We worked really hard this season on disguising the pre-snap look of our coverages as well.

IF your kids can handle the concept of who plays what and when and why - then you can. If they make it harder than it is, you may as well cut your losses and play to your strengths. The big thing is (to me) is that the Kids understand the RATIONALE of the 'change'. If you're just switching coverages just to be switching coverages, this will confuse them.

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How many coverages? Nov 17, 2003 20:21:27 GMT

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Post by frmrgriffinsafety on Nov 17, 2003 20:21:27 GMT

I've always been a proponent of a team knowing at least 2 zones and 1 man coverage. I like a nice basic Cover 2 and a nice basic cover 3 with the strong safety in the strong side flat for the zone looks. And while zones are nice for most of the field, I think you need to have a man coveragefor inside the red zone. I just think there isn't enough time to cover the holes in a zone, especially a Cover 2, in that short of an area. Quick slants and such are designed for those type of situations. However the previous coach is right. How many defensees you put in is determined by how much your team can handle. Three basic coverages is nice and pretty simple. He was also correct in stating the importance of not only teaching the coverages, but why each coverage is run in the situations they are run in. Giving the players an understanding deeper than just the mechanics and assignments of a coverage will help them learn it faster and better. I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, just write. I can't get enough talking about defense and coverage and check back here regularly.

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