What should I do against Cover 2?

Against a cover 2 defense, the Y/triangle receiver will get wide open deep over the middle (lead pass up). Against a cover 3 defense, your B/circle receiver will get open (lead pass to the sideline). If you put your tight end on a drag route, he is a good bailout option.

What is the Cover 2 defense in football?

What is Cover 2? The base Cover 2 is a zone defense where every defender is responsible for an area of the field and not a specific man. The field is divided into five underneath zones and two deep zones. The two corners and three linebackers play the underneath fifths, and the two safeties play the deep halves.

Which is the most common cover 2 beater?

The Flat-7 is one of the most common Cover 2 beaters because it allows the offense to set the bait for the cornerback (flat route) while opening up a deep hole to target the 7 route.

Where does the 2 come from in Cover 2?

The “2” in cover 2 comes from the two safeties that are responsible for the two deep zones, or “halves,” starting at about 13 yards from the line of scrimmage. The philosophy behind the Cover 2 is to reduce the number of defenders that are needed to stop the deep pass threat, thus leaving more defenders closer to the line of scrimmage.

Who are the 2 safeties in Cover 2?

The “2” in cover 2 comes from the two safeties that are responsible for the two deep zones, or “halves,” starting at about 13 yards from the line of scrimmage. The philosophy behind the Cover 2 is to reduce the number of defenders that are needed to stop the deep pass threat,…

What’s the difference between cover 1 and Cover 2?

Click here for an introduction to the basics of Cover 1. Cover 2 is a two-deep, five-under zone defense run out of both base and sub-package personnel (dime, nickel) at the pro level. By rushing four, and dropping seven into coverage (with eyes on the quarterback), the defense can take away vertical…