Defensive Back “Corner” Cover 3 & Man Rules
Cover – 3 Zone
Coverage Rules
•Corners –
align 1 inside by 7 yards deep & skate the 3-step / catch & 1 step by
the QB keying quick game.
align 1 inside by 7 yards deep & skate the 3-step / catch & 1 step by
the QB keying quick game.
– NO Quick game then
rifle 10 yards deep to divider identifying the release of the #2 WR.
rifle 10 yards deep to divider identifying the release of the #2 WR.
– Flip hips square to the LOS & stay 8 yards over the top of any vertical
threat reacting to the route.
threat reacting to the route.
Man
Coverage Rules
Coverage Rules
•Man
Rules: Align in a parallel stance and we will use a step Back & Jab with our inside foot & inside hand. Eyes start at belt buckle!
Rules: Align in a parallel stance and we will use a step Back & Jab with our inside foot & inside hand. Eyes start at belt buckle!
-eyes move to stay locked on man’s
inside hip with inside arm at inside hip or “In Phase”, in short and intermediate zones (0-12 yd’s),
inside hip with inside arm at inside hip or “In Phase”, in short and intermediate zones (0-12 yd’s),
– eyes will climb in
deep zone (12+ yd’s) to inside shoulder pad tip staying “In Phase!”
deep zone (12+ yd’s) to inside shoulder pad tip staying “In Phase!”
– lock on eyes until he has confirmed with his eyes and
hands that he is about to catch the ball then try to rip ball from WR’s hands.
hands that he is about to catch the ball then try to rip ball from WR’s hands.
– Look for ball only if you have your man “In Phase and able
to pick his pocket – then wedge man toward sideline.
to pick his pocket – then wedge man toward sideline.
“Laying a Foundation 1 Brick at a Time!”
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