What is Cover 2?

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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

MatchQuarters 2-Read/Palms Install Clinic

Playing Safety in Split-Field Coverage

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