Reading Defenses Flashcards
Reading 2 Man Under
The two safeties will be deep on the play before the snap, while the two cornerbacks on the outside will be close near the WRs.
Good and Bad Concepts vs. 2 Man Under
Good Concepts: Texas, Mesh, Stick N Nod
Bad Concepts: Four Verticals, Spacing, Bubble Screen
Reading Cover 2
The two safeties will be deep on the play before the snap, while the two cornerbacks on the outside will line up at the 5-yard depth. After the snap, look at he outside CBs. If they press and let the WR go, the read was correct.
Good and Bad Concepts vs. Cover 2
Good Concepts: Four Verticals, Smash, Flood
Bad Concepts: Comebacks, Mesh, Slant Flat
Reading Cover 1
There will be one defender deep in the middle of the field with the two cornerbacks playing off about 8 yards.
Good and Bad Concepts vs. Cover 1
Good Concepts: Slot Cross, Double Moves, Shallow Cross
Bad Concepts: Levels, Spacing, HB Slip Screen
Reading Cover 3
There will be one defender deep in the middle of the field with the two cornerbacks playing off about 8 yards. Cover 3 looks simlar to Cover 1, but all the defenders are in zone. Look for the safeties to run to the flats at the snap of the ball.
Good and Bad Concepts vs. Cover 3
Good Concepts: Verticals, Curl Flat, Pivot
Bad Concepts: Slot Cross, Slat Flat, Mesh
Reading Cover 4
There will be four players deep before the snap - two safeties in the middle and two CBs backed off on the outside.
Good and Bad Concepts vs. Cover 4
Good Concepts: Stick (short), Drive (short), Dig/Pist Combo (deep)
Bad Concepts: Verticals, Curl Flats, Mesh
Reading Cover 0
Pre-snap movement from defenders and missing safeties.
Good and Bad Concepts vs. Cover 0
Good Concepts: Verticals, Screen Passes, Slants
Bad Concepts: Levels, Smash, Comebacks
