Double coverage
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In gridiron football double coverage is a state of defensive playcalling wherein two defensive players are assigned to "cover" one offensive player. This situation is often seen with standout wide receivers and running backs.[1]
It is extremely rare to have 2 DBs man-cover a single receiver.[citation needed] Commentators who use the term "double-coverage" almost always mean a CB covering a WR man-to-man, with a safety playing "over the top" (typically trying to stay in front of the WR's route) for deep ball assistance.
Double Coverage in Zone Coverage Often times double coverage can happen out of man coverage, but it can also be used out of zone coverage as well. Zone coverage is when LB's and DB's cover a zone or big chunk of space on the field.[2] Zone coverage is heavily used out of blitzes. It is important to understand that their are only five eligible WR's on the field at one time. On defense there are either six or seven available defenders to cover these five WR's. One or two of these men can be used to drop underneath of a WR's route while a safety or corner stays over top.[3] The coverage's in which this can occur are Cover 2, Cover 3, and Cover 4.
References
- ^ Association, American Football Coaches (1 January 2000). "Offensive Football Strategies". Human Kinetics – via Google Books.
- ^ https://www.footballoutsiders.com/strategy-minicamps/2005/zone-coverage-not-simple-its-seams
- ^ https://www.dummies.com/sports/football/defense/types-of-defensive-coverage-in-football/
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