The document discusses different types of defensive coverages in football including Cover 3, Cover 2, Cover 4, Cover 1, and Cover 0. For each coverage, it identifies the basic alignment of defensive backs, weaknesses of the coverage, and recommendations for how to attack the coverage with certain pass routes.
3. Basic Principles Number of safeties: If there is one deep safety, it is most likely Cover One or Cover Three If there are two deep safeties, the coverage is most likely Cover Two or Cover Four. If there are no deep safeties the coverage is most likely Cover Zero.
4. Basic Principles Depth of cornerbacks: If the corners are 7 or more yards deep, it is most likely zone coverage. If the corners are less than 7 yards deep, it is most likely man coverage.
5. Basic Principles Alignment of cornerbacks: If the corners are outside the receiver, it is most likely zone coverage. If the corners are head up or inside the receiver, it is most likely man coverage.
6. Basic Principles Eyes of the cornerbacks: If the corner’s eyes are looking at you, it is most likely zone coverage. If the corners eyes are on the receiver, it is most likely man coverage.
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