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Post by mountie94 on Apr 23, 2007 22:16:19 GMT -6
Coaches,
I need some input for a course that I am putting together for my QB's about understanding defensive coverages and how to read them. I have some good material, but I am looking for info regarding the purposes (why it was created, why people choose to play it, etc.) of all the basic covers (0, 1, 2, 2-Man, 3, & 4). The more info I can get the better, so feel free to throw in anything - no matter how big or how little. I want to make this course as comprehensive as I possibly can, so it would be great to hear from all 10,000 members on here!! Help me out!
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Post by saintrad on Apr 23, 2007 23:30:50 GMT -6
get the west coast qb academy manual it has it all plus a power point for you... kyle lansdell made it
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Post by coachjblair on Apr 24, 2007 18:55:13 GMT -6
mountie94
Is thier anyway I can get your coruse outline for this class.
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Post by tvt50 on Apr 24, 2007 19:56:13 GMT -6
PRINCIPLES OF QUARTERBACKING
It is crucial in playing quarterback in our offense that the quarterback goes through the following “checklist” every time he breaks the huddle on any given play:
Find the 25 second play clock (IN COLLEGE ONLY)
-If you are running out of time – possibility of making an “alert” check.
Scan the formation for uncovered receivers
-If uncovered receivers – signal uncovered check
Find the Free Safety for a PRE-SNAP coverage read
--If the safety is low – check other coverage keys for Cover 0
--If the safety is high – check other coverage keys for Cover 1 or Cover 3
--If there are 2 safety’s and they are low – check other coverage keys for Cover 0
--If there are 2 safety’s and they are high – check other coverage keys for Cover 2, Cover 2/Man, or Cover 4
--If there are 2 safety’s and they are staggered – check other coverage keys for Cover 1 Robber or Cover 3 Robber.
Identify the front
--If a run play called, can it be successful against the particular front (“Red” or “White”)?
--If a pass play was called, do you know who YOU are responsible for in protection and who you may have to throw “hot” off of? Also – on “Check With Me’s” – be prepared to give 2nd. Digit in pass called at L.O.S.
Execute the play or check to another play depending on game plan.
“OPPOSITE” in running game!
Call of second digit at L.O.S. in passing game, or “OPPOSITE” (change sides of call)..
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Post by tvt50 on Apr 24, 2007 19:58:03 GMT -6
POST-SNAP READS (“READING THE SQUARE”):
One of the most important areas in determining secondary coverages is the middle of the field about 15 to 25 yards deep and about 2 yards inside of each hash. We call this area the “square”.
We normally read the “square” in our drop back passing game. Reading the “square” becomes necessary when it is impossible to determine what the coverage is before the snap or to make sure of secondary coverage after the snap.
In reading the “square” the QB simply looks down the middle of the field. He should not focus on either Safety but see them both in his peripheral vision.
A) If neither Safety shows up in the “square”, and both are deep, it will indicate a form of Cover 2. A quick check of Corner alignment and play will indicate whether it is a 2/Man or 2/Zone. If neither Safety shows up in the “square” and both are shallow, it will indicate a Cover 0 (blitz look).
B) If the Strong Safety shows up in the “square”, this will indicate a Cover 3 rolled weak or
possibly a Cover 1.
C) If the Weak Safety shows up in the “square”, this will indicate a strong side coverage. It
Could be a Cover 3 or a Cover 1. If the coverage is Cover 3, it could be a Cover 3/Sky (Safety), or a Cover 3/Cloud (Corner), depending on who has the short zone.
NOTE: When either of the Safeties shows up in the “square”, the best percentage area to throw the ball in is the side that he came from! If NEITHER of the Safeties show up in the “square” – throwing the ball into the “square” is a high percentage throw.
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Post by tvt50 on Apr 24, 2007 20:03:16 GMT -6
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Post by coachh on Apr 25, 2007 8:03:55 GMT -6
Thanks coaches for the information, the playbooks were helpful
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Post by dsqa on Apr 27, 2007 10:42:37 GMT -6
Another helpful way to determine coverage after the snap is to determine pre-snap the 1 deep or 2-deep safety. If you can't pre-read - read the linebacker to the primary throw side(side where your primary routes are going) through to that safety. The attack or lateral movement of the LB will confirm Man, if he drops it is zone. The safety behind the backer's move will confirm the coverage as 0-4 by angle of drop. We have drills we do with just these two players and the QB is able to call the coverage easily based on the movement of these two guys only. It isn't the only way, it is just another effective way to backdoor late coverage recognition quickly.
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Post by spreadattack on Apr 27, 2007 19:11:04 GMT -6
Ask defensive coaches why they run Cover 3, Cover 1, 2 or 2 man, etc.
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Post by onthemarkfootball on Apr 27, 2007 23:07:08 GMT -6
I would second SpreadAttacks comment. Work with a D Coordinator and have them break down the senarios and the most common reasons for different D sets. The goal is to give the QB the background to anticipate and look for the keys. It should make him a bit quicker in identifying disquised coverages.
I have always encouraged the QB to spend time working on his Defensive IQ. Familiarity is key.
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