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What is Cover 2?

Ask ten coaches what Cover 2 is and you just might get ten different answers. Here are the basics to this common coverage.
Mar 01, 2025
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» In this episode, I talk about:

  • What is Cover 2?

  • Why does such a common coverage often mean different things to different coaches?

  • Explain the basics behind the coverage and its most used iterations.

  • Why is Palms (2-Read) in the Quarters family?

  • Why is Tampa sometimes considered Cover 3?

  • How do all these coverages relate to their core philosophies?

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» Other resources:

The Art of X Show: Teaching Quarters

The Art of X Show: Teaching Quarters

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June 6, 2023
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MatchQuarters 2-Read/Palms Install Clinic

MatchQuarters 2-Read/Palms Install Clinic

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December 19, 2023
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Playing Safety in Split-Field Coverage

Playing Safety in Split-Field Coverage

Cody Alexander
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December 12, 2023
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