How To Beat EVERY Coverage in College Football 25 💯
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers an in-depth analysis of football coverages, focusing on the main types used in college football. It breaks down man and zone coverages, discusses their strengths and weaknesses, and provides strategies for both offensive and defensive players. The script also touches on the importance of understanding these coverages to improve gameplay and offers a digital guide for further learning.
Takeaways
- 🏈 College football playbooks primarily use two types of coverages: man coverages and zone coverages.
- 🔍 Man coverages include Cover 1 (with variations like Cover 1 Robber, Cover 1 Blitz, and Cover 0 Blitz) and Cover 2 Man.
- 🌐 Zone coverages consist of Cover 2, Cover 3, Cover 4, and Cover 6.
- 👀 In Cover 1, the zone linebacker plays a crucial role in disrupting the quarterback's timing and can spy a QB scramble.
- 🚀 To beat Cover 1, use rub routes, returns, and deep crossers to exploit the linebacker's position.
- 🤔 In Cover 1 Robber, the safety rolls down, creating opportunities for go balls against press coverage.
- 🏃♂️ Cover 1 Blitz changes the leverage of defenders, potentially leading to big plays if the quarterback can exploit the one-on-one matchups.
- 💥 Cover 0 Blitz requires quick decision-making and protection from the quarterback, with routes like half slides and posts being effective.
- 👥 In Cover 2 Man, routes that stop can be problematic, emphasizing the need for movement and exploiting the trail technique of defenders.
- 📚 Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each coverage is essential for adjusting strategies and exploiting defensive vulnerabilities.
- 📈 The video also mentions the importance of adapting to different coverages and the impact of online learning, highlighting the flexibility of modern education.
Q & A
What are the two main types of coverages in football?
-The two main types of coverages in football are man coverages and zone coverages.
What are some examples of man coverages mentioned in the script?
-Examples of man coverages mentioned include cover one plus, cover one Robber, cover one Blitz, cover zero Blitz, and cover two man.
What are some examples of zone coverages mentioned in the script?
-Examples of zone coverages mentioned include cover two, cover three, cover four, and cover six.
What is the primary role of the linebacker in cover one plug?
-In cover one plug, the linebacker's role is to lurk and hunt up crossers, playing outside leverage man to funnel things inside.
How can a quarterback disrupt the timing of a cover one defense?
-A quarterback can disrupt the timing of a cover one defense by altering their drop timing and being patient, knowing that the man defenders might change route timing.
What are some strategies to beat a cover one defense?
-Strategies to beat a cover one defense include using rub routes, returns, zigs, deep crossers over the linebacker, and exploiting the easy out route against off coverage.
What is the difference between cover one Robber and cover two man in terms of press versus man?
-In cover one Robber, the safety rolls down, and there is more pressing due to the disguise, while in cover two man, the defenders play trail technique, allowing receivers to beat them over the top and then trailing and undercutting routes.
How does a cover zero Blitz differ from a cover one Blitz?
-A cover zero Blitz involves a double safety Blitz, often resulting in a five-man rush, whereas a cover one Blitz typically involves a linebacker Blitz with everyone playing man coverage.
What are some weaknesses of the cover two defense?
-Weaknesses of the cover two defense include susceptibility to easy completions on flats, potential for one-on-one matchups with linebackers, and difficulty in stopping vertical shots.
What is the main strategy against a cover three defense?
-The main strategy against a cover three defense is to exploit the flats for easy completions and create levels in routes to counter the zone coverage.
How can a quarterback take advantage of a cover four defense?
-A quarterback can take advantage of a cover four defense by using posts and deep digs, as well as exploiting the lack of safety help on go balls against the cover four corner.
Outlines
🏈 Understanding Football Coverages
This paragraph introduces the topic of football coverages, specifically in college football. It outlines the two main types of coverages: man and zone. Under man coverage, it discusses various strategies such as cover one plus, cover one Robber, cover one Blitz, cover zero Blitz, and cover two man. For zone coverage, it mentions cover two, cover three, cover four, and cover six. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of understanding these coverages to recognize variations and how teams might use them to attack the opposition. It also highlights the need to identify the type of coverage pre-snap to anticipate and counter the defensive strategy.
📚 Exploring Man and Zone Coverages in Detail
This paragraph delves deeper into the specifics of man and zone coverages. It starts with cover one plug, explaining the four-man rush and the role of the zone linebacker. It then moves on to cover one Robber, cover one Blitz, and cover zero Blitz, discussing the nuances of each and how they can disrupt the quarterback's timing and provide more time for the pass rush. The paragraph also covers how to beat these defenses using routes like rub routes, returns, and deep crossers. It transitions to zone coverages, discussing cover two, cover three, and cover four, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each and how they can be exploited. The emphasis is on understanding the defensive strategies and adjusting offensive plays accordingly.
🎓 Advancing Education with K12 Private Academy
This paragraph shifts focus from football to education, promoting K12 Private Academy. It discusses the benefits of online learning, such as flexibility and the ability to explore opportunities beyond traditional classroom settings. The paragraph highlights K12's achievements, including a 100% college acceptance rate and over $7.8 million in scholarships awarded. It encourages viewers to consider online education for their children or themselves, providing a link to learn more about the program and how to get started.
📘 Mastering Football Coverages for Strategic Play
This paragraph concludes the discussion on football coverages, emphasizing the importance of understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each coverage. It suggests that once the foundational knowledge is established, one can apply more nuanced strategies with a deeper understanding. The paragraph also mentions the speaker's digital guide, 'Foundations,' which offers an in-depth exploration of the topic. It invites viewers to like, comment, and subscribe for more content and encourages them to check out the guide for a more comprehensive learning experience.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Coverages
💡Man Coverage
💡Zone Coverage
💡Cover 1
💡Cover 2
💡Cover 3
💡Cover 4
💡Blitz
💡Leverage
💡Play Action
💡K12 Private Academy
Highlights
Introduction to the importance of understanding coverages in football, focusing on college football.
Basic explanation of the two main shell types: one high and two high shells.
Differentiation between man coverages and zone coverages.
Description of main man coverage types: cover one plus, cover one Robber, cover one Blitz, cover zero Blitz, and cover two man.
Explanation of main zone coverage types: cover two, cover three, cover four, and cover six.
Discussion on the variations and complexities within coverages that can affect gameplay.
Analysis of cover one plug, including its strengths like disrupting QB timing and weaknesses like potential for easy uncovered completions.
Strategies to beat cover one plug, such as using rub routes and deep crossers.
Explanation of cover one Robber and its disguise tactics, along with how to exploit these.
Discussion on cover one Blitz and its impact on defender leverage and potential for big plays.
Insights on cover zero Blitz, emphasizing the need for protection and quick ball release.
Introduction to cover two man and its focus on inside leverage and trailing technique.
Strategies for attacking cover two man, including using hitches and exploiting lanes.
Introduction to zone coverages, starting with cover two and its four-man rush.
Analysis of cover three, focusing on its run-stopping capabilities and easy flat completions.
Discussion on cover four, highlighting its deep defender setup and potential for post routes.
Final thoughts on the importance of understanding coverages to enjoy and analyze the game more effectively.
Transcripts
all right with college football having
just came out I think it's the perfect
time to set the foundation for
understanding coverages in football
we're going to go through all of the
main coverages used in college football
in college football 25 and we're going
to break them down strengths weaknesses
all that let's get to the video all
right we're going to keep this as simple
as possible think of it this way there's
two shell types there's one high shells
and two high shells within each of those
there's different types of coverages but
there's only two coverage types there's
man coverages and Zone coverages on the
man coverage side of things you have a
few different types there cover one plus
PL cover one Robber cover one Blitz then
you have cover zero Blitz and then cover
two man those are kind of the main types
on the Zone side you have cover two
cover three cover four and cover six all
of those are the main types that
everything in these playbooks is based
on so we'll start there all right so
cover one hole that would be cover one
plug then you have cover one Robber
cover one Robber press That's cover one
Robber then you have cover one Blitz
this linebacker Blitz one that's cover 1
B there's fiveman Rush everyone's
playing man one deep player then you
have cover zero double safety Blitz
right here sometimes s the zero Blitz
comes from the safeties sometimes it
comes from the linebackers underneath
and lastly you have two man those are
all of your main man types flipping to
the Zone side we have cover two over
here on the left you can see cover two
hard flat you can see cover three hard
flat on the right then we have cover
four this cover four quarters that's
cover four and then lastly we got cover
six on the left so those are the main
types those are how everything's
formulated but from there you can see
there's a bunch of different variations
which can make it tricky so you got to
kind of know what teams are trying to do
to you to attack you maybe you'll want
to get a little variation here where
you'll go instead of cover two man
you'll go this nickel over one double
wide receiver one where instead of
having two high safeties you're going to
double a guy because you know that's who
they're trying to feed you can see how
this all plays into itself all right so
now we'll start this thing back from the
top let's look at cover one plug he's
the node here and there's a fourman rush
The Zone linebacker is going to be
lurking he's going to be hunting up
crossers they should be playing outside
leverage man because they want to funnel
things inside you want to know if you
have press versus off because that's
important do you have a go ball do you
have a quick easy out those are things
that I'm looking for it's like right
here I'm going to change this right
receiver to a quick out probably got him
if I want him the other thing to note is
that the QB's drops in timing is
probably going to be altered by the man
Defenders might change route timing it's
going to be different than Zone it's
going to play out more so your QB might
need to be a little patient you might
not be able to throw things so soon
matchups are very important now some
strengths to this defense can disrupt
the QB's timing can stop easy uncovered
completions gives the pass rush a little
bit more time to get home and the
plugger in is a position to spy a QB
scramble if he's not taking a Crosser
now how do you beat it though got your
rub routes your returns your zigs deep
crossers over the linebacker that's
going to be really good to have and then
if they want to press you man take your
go balls but like right here I know
they're in lur SL plug whatever you want
to call it I'm just going to take my
easy out rout versus off coverage get my
5 yards and move on that's okay you can
do that now we got one Robber a lot of
times they're going to try to disguise
like it's covered two here but that
safety is going to roll down but look
see how they're disguising like it's two
when you get this robber look you're
going to end up getting more pressed
because they're trying to disguise but
when people disguise they're going to be
out of position so same thing similar
weaknesses similar strengths it's just
coming from a different place so press
versus man is really alive here we're
going to look to one of these go
balls safety is going to be out of
position there once you start seeing
these coverages and how they present
themselves pre snap you can start
getting the clues to the test a little
bit Now cover when Blitz things change a
little bit in theory the defender
leverage should be a little more inside
because they don't have an inside
plugger that they're funneling people to
they get beat cross face it's over now I
see that leverage on that nickel I
believe that linebacker on the inside is
blitzing based on The Leverage of the
nickel it can start giving you clues of
the test like we keep talking about so
I'm going to put him on a zig knowing
that I should be able to get easy
outside leverage here but again when
they're blitzing now they got a fiveman
rush you're going to be oneon-one up
front if you don't have your running
back blocking you don't have a whole lot
of time but you have an opportunity for
big plays if you catch it on a cross or
catch it on a corner and they break a
tackle they're going to have room to run
same thing see the leverage on the
outside see if you have free access
things like right here too I like X on
this out route to the sticks but I'm
going to try to hit this Zig by Branch
knowing that these zigs kill actually I
take that back this free access out over
here should be money I also like the
depth of this route it's getting to
about 14 yards meaning it should allow
that DB who's playing off to flip his
hips and get running before this
breakout
happens money I like it all right now
say they want to zero Blitz you this is
where things get a little interesting
there's a few different philosophies but
just know they're going to hit you if
you don't get the ball off you got to
protect and the first thing it starts up
front keep your running back into block
know where you're going to be hot from
and I also really like these half slides
I'm going to half slide to the right
knowing my running back's going to going
to help the next element on the left we
should have a body on a body the only
way we don't is if the guy who's
covering the running back comes down and
green dogs Blitz replaces with them but
what I like here is that we can get nice
easy Zig routes we can get posts that
hit we can get a lot of things down the
field I really like if I know a team
zero blitzing me a lot I like to bring
in protection bring the tight end into
block with different formations look
it's feast or famine with cover zero I'm
actually going to give x a post here
because we do like post from the outside
just got to buy a little bit of time
we're going to go X to RB here
RB if he can catch and run and break one
tackle it's over all right now let's
talk about two man so in two man you
have two D path safeties and you have a
bunch of inside leverage man Defenders
you don't want routes that stop
everything needs to be on the move and
you got to take advantage of this the
other thing you need to know is that
they're going to be playing Trail
technique most of the time meaning
they're going to let the receiver beat
them over the top and they're going to
be following underneath their hip to try
to Trail and undercut routes that are
breaking in or out that's what they're
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nobody has you if the dline loses
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over like right here there's nobody for
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video all right now let's get into Zone
coverages we're going to start with
cover two it's going to be a four-man
rush you have two half players you have
two flat players and three hook players
the middle linebacker in this typically
has a middle run through he's got a
little bit of a deeper responsibility
and things that I like to do is I like
to replace him on things like this I
know that this is to stop easy
completions however I also know that if
you can clear things out you can rip
things underneath forces you to be
patient as a quarterback you can't just
rip things all the time but you can Dink
and dunk your way all the way down the
field and when they get too aggressive
with their hook Defenders and they want
to start usering then you can rip a deep
dig behind them kind of like this move
that stem back a little bit these types
of Concepts versus cover two the stretch
and clears are
money clear it out
got him see how we cleared out the Mike
backer there you just got to buy a
little bit of time also check Downs over
the ball are always there all right so
cover three look they're going to have
more Defenders down to stop the run the
safety is coming down it's going to be a
part of a one high shell but the whole
premise of this is you should get really
easy completions of the flats if you're
not going to get them then you're going
to have one-on-one on linebackers you
can get runaways with this there's
different ways to influence the zones
here I'll show you one of my favorite
ways to do it actually right here this
concept has been really nasty let's move
this down just remember it's going to be
hard to get vertical shots so you're
going to have to create levels if you're
pushing out or just take your easy flat
completions you'll have checkdowns but
Flats seems levels think those three
things for cover
three look we cleared it out with the
corner like anything breaking out
especially running against a cover three
match defense they're going to match
that vertical release and you'll get
free easy completions to the right
sideline all right quarters what am I
thinking in quarters damn it I'm
thinking posts I love post versus
quarters you want them to be a little
bit deeper so they get time to develop
and then you also need something that is
going to attach to the safety I'm going
to move this up and this is how we're
going to run this on the right side
again it's going to be a fourman rush
but there's four deep Defenders the
other thing you got to know too it is
oneone outside so you're going to get a
cover four corner that's not going to
get safety help on a go ball if you can
get that cover four safety to the one
receiver side to hunt up anything
vertical on the right so this right here
is doctored up as a quarters beater the
other thing to note too if you're
running play actions rpos in theory
those two safeties should have run
support responsibilities that's why
people like to run play action fakes
deep bomb post versus quarters cuz they
got to respect the run the one change I
do want to add to this though is I want
to give this left side receiver an out
route and we feel like these safeties
are just getting deep and we're not
going to get anything over the top we
need to have an easy outlet and we need
to be able to stress on the left side
I'm going to drop back if the safeties
just bail I'm thinking X to Y the
safeties play low than I'm thinking RB
to be see how it plays out safeties get
back give me that out route money it's
101 out there even though they don't
want it to seem that way so that's the
basis of coverages and again when you
get into these playbooks there's a lot
of nuances a lot of differences but why
those things are the way they are is
because that's with an understanding of
where the strengths and weaknesses are
in these coverages that are the base
ones if you're getting torched by a solo
receiver and you're playing a lot of two
man might want to take that half field
safety and double somebody so there's
changes you can make but once you
understand the foundation then you can
start applying all the other nuances
with real understanding and enjoy the
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