2008 GMC Fall DB Coverage Handout

DEFENSIVE BACKS
3-5-3 COVERAGE MANUAL
GRAY COVERAGE
Gray Coverage is a 4 Under 3 Deep Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There will be 4
underneath defenders playing zone. We will only use our 4 man pressure package with this coverage.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
The alignment of the Corners will look similar to their alignment rules when they are playing their man coverage techniques.
The Corner will be slightly inside (1 yard) of the #1 Receiver on his pre-snap alignment. However, because we are playing a
3 Deep coverage concept, the Corner may also adjust his pre-snap alignment depending on the split of the #1 Receiver. For
example: If the #1 Receiver is on the hash or 5 yards outside the hash, the Corner can move his alignment to (1 yard)
outside the receiver. The Corners depth when the ball is snapped is at (7-8) yards from the #1 Receiver. The only
exception to his depth rule is when he is aligned on a TE, or nub side of the formation. When the Corner is aligned on a TE,
he will maintain his pre-snap alignment of (7-8 yards) deep, but he will move to (3-5 yards) wide of the TE.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Corners primary responsibility is to protect the deep outside 1/3s of the field. A Corner should NEVER get beat deep
playing a 3 Deep coverage concept. A Corner should be DEEPER THAN THE DEEPEST. The Corners should eliminate any
fade or corner routes by any receiver in his area. We are a route reading defense. The Corner will execute a back peddle/
shuffle technique on the snap, working for a depth of (15 yards). He will have is butt to the side line reading the #2 to #1
Receivers to his side. The Corners primary read is the #2 Receiver to his side. The #2 Receiver will tell him exactly what
depth and route combinations he will need to defend. The Corners primary rule is: When the #2 Receiver to his side is
vertical and deep, he must maintain his depth and wait for the receiver to come into his deep outside 1/3 area. However, if
the #2 Receiver is not deep then he can play aggressively on the #1 Receiver to his side. When the #2 Receiver is not
vertical then the Corner is basically only concerned about the #1 Receivers route. Lastly, when the Corner gets a vertical
out of the #1 and #2 Receivers, he must split both receivers and be able to make a play on either individual that the ball is
thrown to.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
Both Dogs will be aligned at a depth of (5 yards). Their pre-snap width alignment will be determined by the formation the
offense presents. When a Dog is aligned on a TE or a Tackle, and there is only 1 Receiver outside, then he will be (5 yards)
outside the TEs or Tackles outside foot. When there are 2 Receivers outside, then he will split the difference between the
#2 Receiver and the end man on the line of scrimmage. Lastly, if there are 3 Receivers to his side, then he will have to split
the difference between the #2 and #3 Receivers. The Dogs inside foot will always be up and his shoulders parallel to the
line of scrimmage.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Dogs first responsibility in Gray Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dog on each side will key the end man on
the line of scrimmage in order to get his Run/Pass read. He is responsible for being a contain/cutback run force player to
his side. Versus the option the Dog will slow play the QB and take away the pitch. Versus the pass, the Dogs are a curl/flat
defender. We are a route reading defense. Our Dogs will play the flat areas more aggressive than a traditional Cover 3
defense. The Dogs can be more aggressive in flat areas because we will have 2 Linebackers helping with the underneath
zones. The Dogs will play two different techniques depending on the number of receivers to his side. One: If the Dog only
has 1 Receiver outside the end man on the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will play the route of the #1 Receiver
aggressively. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the #1 Receiver and see what route he is running. If
the #1 Receiver runs a hitch he will drive on that route in the flat. If the #1 Receiver runs a curl he will get underneath the
curl and take that route away. If the #1 Receiver runs any other type of route the Dog will get his eyes back on the QB and
play the ball. Two: If the Dog has 2 Receivers outside the end man on the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will get a
physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a vertical route. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the
#2 Receiver and see what route he is running. If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route he will get a physical jam while
looking at him. When he is jamming the #2 Receiver he will physically look at the #1 Receiver to see if he is running a hitch
route. While jamming the #2 Receiver, and the #1 Receiver runs a hitch route, he will come off of the #2 Receiver and drive
to the flat area where the #1 Receiver is running the hitch route. If the #1 Receiver does not run a hitch route then the Dog
will get his eyes back on the QB and play the ball.
GRAY COVERAGE
Gray Coverage is a 4 Under 3 Deep Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There will be 4
underneath defenders playing zone. We will only use our 4 man pressure package with this coverage.
COVERAGE RULES:
FS:
ALIGNMENT:
The alignment of the FS will look just the same as he does in our man free Cover 1 package. The FS will always align or
position himself depending on the offenses formation. For example: If there is a 2 Back offensive formation, the FS will
align over the Tackle to the 2 Receiver side. If there is a 1 Back offensive formation, the FS will cheat his alignment towards
the passing strength of the formation. If there are 3 Receivers to one side he will cheat his alignment to the 3 Receiver side.
The FSs depth will be (10-12) yards deep.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The FSs primary responsibility is to protect the deep middle 1/3 of the field. The FS should NEVER get beat deep in the
middle of the field playing a 3 Deep coverage concept. A FS should be DEEPER THAN THE DEEPEST than any Receiver that
comes into his area. The FS should eliminate any post or deep dig route over (25 yards). The FS will always get his read
steps when the ball is snapped. His read steps consist of a slow back peddle, gaining no more than (2-4 yards). The FSs
primary read is the QB. The FS has to see and read only two items when the ball is snapped. He has to see if the QB is ON
or OFF the line of scrimmage. If the QB is ON the line of scrimmage (does not drop back), then the FS knows that it will
probably be a run. The two types of runs that occur when the QB is on the line of scrimmage is a toss sweep or an option.
The FS will always fit inside/out on any toss sweep or option. Versus the option the FS will help on the QB first and Pitch
second. He is a QB to Pitch player. If the QB keeps it tackle the QB, and if the QB pitches it go and tackle the pitch player.
When the QB is OFF the line of scrimmage the FS has to be thinking pass first even though the offense might be executing
a running play. If the ball is handed off then the FS will fit fill down hill where needed. In turn, if the ball is not handed off
he will play the pass. Versus the pass we are a route reading team. The FS is free and will back peddle to a depth of
(20 yards) while reading the QBs eyes and shoulders. The FS will be ready to break on the ball when the QBs front hand
comes off the ball. The FS will always be reading inside/out on the #2 or #1 Receiver. The inside receivers pose the fastest
threat to the FSs deep middle 1/3 of the field. If no inside receiver threatens his area the FS will then look for any
#1 Receiver to come into his area. The FS MUST not jump any shallow (15-20 yard) underneath routes, because nearly
100% of the time when there is a shallow route in middle of the field there is a deeper route behind it. Remember, it is the
FSs ultimate responsibility to protect the deep middle 1/3 of the field.
NO ADJUSTMENT RULES
GRAY VS. PRO I

2
3
1
1
D
C
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
CURL/FLAT
3 HOLE
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. BOB STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)

GRAY VS. 3 WIDES GUN SPLIT
2
3
2
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
C
3 HOLE
D
CURL/FLAT
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
BE OVER THE TOP
OF THE POST
EX. BOB STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
GRAY VS. JACK GUN STRONG

3
2
1
1
D
C
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 2
FINAL 3
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. MIKE STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)

GRAY VS. QUEEN GUN LEFT
3
2
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
C
FINAL 2
FINAL 3
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
SPLIT #1 AND #2
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. MIKE STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)
SPLIT #1 AND #2
GREEN COVERAGE
Green Coverage is a 3 Under 3 Deep Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There will be
only 3 underneath defenders playing zone. We will use our 5 man pressure packages with this coverage.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
RESPONSIBILITY:
thrown to.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
Both Dogs will be aligned at a depth of (5 yards). Their pre-snap width alignment will be determined by the formation the
line of scrimmage.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Dogs first responsibility in Green Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dog on each side will key the end man on
defender. We are a route reading defense. Our Dogs will not play the flat areas as aggressively as they do in Gray Coverage
because we only have 3 players in the underneath zones. The Dogs will play three different techniques depending on the
number of receivers to his side. One: If the Dog only has 1 Receiver outside the end man (Tackle) on the line of scrimmage
he will play the route of the #1 Receiver aggressively. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the
#1 Receiver and see what route he is running. If the #1 Receiver runs a hitch he will drive on that route in the flat. If the
#1 Receiver runs a curl he will get underneath the curl and take that route away. If the #1 Receiver runs any other type of
route the Dog will get his eyes back on the QB and play the ball. Two: If the Dog has a TE and a Receiver to his side he must
read the route of the TE. He cannot play the route of the #1 Receiver aggressively. The Dog will play soft in case the TE runs
a vertical route. If the TE does run a vertical route, the Dog will be waiting to help on the TEs route from an outside/in
position. Third: If the Dog has 2 Receivers outside the end man on the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will get a
physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a vertical route. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the #2
Receiver and see what route he is running. If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route he will get a physical jam while looking at
him. When he is jamming the #2 Receiver he will physically look at the #1 Receiver to see if he is running a hitch route.
While jamming the #2 Receiver, and the #1 Receiver runs a hitch route, he will come off of the #2 Receiver and drive to the
flat area where the #1 Receiver is running the hitch route. If the #1 Receiver does not run a hitch route then the Dog will
get his eyes back on the QB and play the ball.
GREEN COVERAGE
Green Coverage is a 3 Under 3 Deep Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There will be
only 3 underneath defenders playing zone. We will use our 5 man pressure packages with this coverage.
COVERAGE RULES:
FS:
ALIGNMENT:
The alignment of the FS will look just the same as he does in our man free Cover 1 package. The FS will always align or
position himself depending on the offenses formation. For example, if there is a 2 Back offensive formation, the FS will
align over the Tackle to the 2 Receiver side. If there is a 1 Back offensive formation, the FS will cheat his alignment towards
the passing strength of the formation. If there are 3 Receivers to one side he will cheat his alignment to the 3 Receiver side.
The FSs depth will be (10-12) yards deep.
RESPONSIBILITY:
he will play the pass. Versus the pass we are a route reading team. The FS is free and will back peddle to a depth of
(20 yards) while reading the QBs eyes and shoulders. The FS will be ready to break on the ball when the QBs front hand
comes off the ball. The FS will always be reading inside/out on the #2 or #1 Receiver. The inside receivers pose the fastest
threat to the FSs deep middle 1/3 of the field. If no inside receiver threatens his area the FS will then look for any
#1 Receiver to come into his area. The FS MUST not jump any shallow (15-20 yard) underneath routes, because nearly
100% of the time when there is a shallow route in middle of the field there is a deeper route behind it. Remember, it is the
FSs ultimate responsibility to protect the deep middle 1/3 of the field.
ADJUSTMENT RULES:
The formations that make us adjust our Green Coverage responsibilities are one back/double sets. These formations are
usually created in any 11 or 10 personnel groupings. The threat of 2 Receivers on each side of the formation to the defense
are four vertical routes by each Receiver. We will make an IM BIG call in order to adjust to these formations. The
IM BIG call alerts our FS that Dog away from the TE or RB will run with the #2 Receiver to his side if both Receivers run
vertical routes. The Dog to the TE or RB will play his normal technique. The IM BIG call also alerts our FS that he can
cheat away from the call on the snap and help on the vertical routes away from the call.
GREEN VS. PRO I

2
3
1
1
D
C
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. FALCON STRONG GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE)

GREEN VS. 3 WIDES GUN SPLIT
2
3
2
CURL/FLAT
D
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
C
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
BE OVER THE TOP

OF THE POST
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. FALCON STRONG GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE)
GREEN VS. JACK GUN STRONG

3
2
1
1
D
C
CURL/FLAT
IM BIG CALL
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. BLAST GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL

GREEN VS. QUEEN GUN LEFT
3
2
CURL/FLAT
D
CURL/FLAT
IM BIG CALL
RUN WITH #2
FINAL 3
FS
OUTSIDE 1/3s
SPLIT #1 AND #2
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. BLAST GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL
SPLIT #1 AND #2
GOLD COVERAGE
Gold Coverage is a 3 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There
will be only 3 underneath defenders playing zone. However, we will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. Gold
Coverage will played just like our Green Coverage package. We will use our 5 man pressure packages with this coverage.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
RESPONSIBILITY:
thrown to.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT: NOTE: THE DOG AWAY FROM THE ROGER/LUCY CALL IS THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOLD &
GREEN COVERAGE! THE DOG AWAY FROM THE FS WILL GIVE A IM BACK CALL TO THE BAT ON HIS SIDE.
The Dog to the FS will be aligned at a depth of (5 yards). His pre-snap width alignment will be determined by the
formation the offense presents. When a Dog is aligned on a TE or a Tackle, and there is only 1 Receiver outside, then he will
be (5 yards) outside the TEs or Tackles outside foot. When there are 2 Receivers outside, then he will split the difference
between the #2 Receiver and the end man on the line of scrimmage. Lastly, if there are 3 Receivers to his side, then he will
have to split the difference between the #2 and #3 Receivers. The Dogs inside foot will always be up and his shoulders
parallel to the line of scrimmage. The Dog away from the FS ROGER/LUCY Call will line up at a depth of (10-12 yards) and
(4 yards) outside the end man on the line of scrimmage and play his responsibilities from there.
RESPONSIBILITY: NOTE: THE DOG THAT IS AWAY FROM THE FS WILL COME DOWN HILL ON THE SNAP.
The Dogs first responsibility in Green Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dog on each side will key the end man on
defender. We are a route reading defense. Our Dogs will not play the flat areas as aggressively as they do in Gray Coverage
because we only have 3 players in the underneath zones. The Dogs will play three different techniques depending on the
number of receivers to his side. One: If the Dog only has 1 Receiver outside the end man (Tackle) on the line of scrimmage
he will play the route of the #1 Receiver aggressively. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the
#1 Receiver and see what route he is running. If the #1 Receiver runs a hitch he will drive on that route in the flat. If the
#1 Receiver runs a curl he will get underneath the curl and take that route away. If the #1 Receiver runs any other type of
route the Dog will get his eyes back on the QB and play the ball. Two: If the Dog has a TE and a Receiver to his side he must
read the route of the TE. He cannot play the route of the #1 Receiver aggressively. The Dog will play soft in case the TE runs
a vertical route. If the TE does run a vertical route, the Dog will be waiting to help on the TEs route from an outside/in
position. Third: If the Dog has 2 Receivers outside the end man on the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will get a
physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a vertical route. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the #2
Receiver and see what route he is running. If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route he will get a physical jam while looking at
him. When he is jamming the #2 Receiver he will physically look at the #1 Receiver to see if he is running a hitch route.
While jamming the #2 Receiver, and the #1 Receiver runs a hitch route, he will come off of the #2 Receiver and drive to the
flat area where the #1 Receiver is running the hitch route. If the #1 Receiver does not run a hitch route then the Dog will
get his eyes back on the QB and play the ball.
GOLD COVERAGE
Gold Coverage is a 3 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There
will be only 3 underneath defenders playing zone. However, we will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. Gold
Coverage will played just like our Green Coverage package. We will use our 5 man pressure packages with this coverage.
COVERAGE RULES:
FS:
ALIGNMENT: NOTE: THE FS WILL GIVE A ROGER/LUCY CALL IN ORDER TO DETERMINE HOW WE WILL SHOW OUR
2 DEEP SHELL LOOK PRIOR TO THE SNAP.
The FS will be (10-12 yards) deep to the side he gives the ROGER/LUCY Call. The FS will make his call depending on the
offenses formation. If there is a 2 Back formation he will make the call to the 2 Receiver side. If there is a 1 Back formation
he will make the call to the passing strength of the formation. The alignment of the FS to the ROGER/LUCY Call side will
be (3-4 yards) outside the TE if there is only 1 Receiver split out wide. He will split the difference between the end man on
the line of scrimmage and the #2 Receiver if there are 2 Receivers split out wide.
RESPONSIBILITY:
he will play the pass. Versus the pass we are a route reading team. The FS is free and will use a buzz/back peddle technique
in order to get to a depth of (20 yards) in the middle of the field while reading the QBs eyes and shoulders. The FS must get
to the middle of the field in order to play his coverage responsibility effectively. The FS will be ready to break on the ball
when the QBs front hand comes off the ball. The FS will always be reading inside/out on the #2 or #1 Receiver. The inside
receivers pose the fastest threat to the FSs deep middle 1/3 of the field. If no inside receiver threatens his area the FS will
then look for any #1 Receiver to come into his area. The FS MUST not jump any shallow (15-20 yard) underneath routes,
because nearly 100% of the time when there is a shallow route in middle of the field there is a deeper route behind it.
Remember, it is the FSs ultimate responsibility to protect the deep middle 1/3 of the field.
ADJUSTMENT RULES:
The formations that make us adjust our Green Coverage responsibilities are one back/double sets. These formations are
usually created in any 11 or 10 personnel groupings. The threat of 2 Receivers on each side of the formation to the defense
are four vertical routes by each Receiver. We will make an IM BIG call in order to adjust to these formations. The
IM BIG call alerts our FS that Dog away from the TE or RB will run with the #2 Receiver to his side if both Receivers run
vertical routes. The Dog to the TE or RB will play his normal technique. The IM BIG call also alerts our FS that he can
cheat away from the call on the snap and help on the vertical routes away from the call.
GOLD VS. PRO I

2
3
1
1
CURL/FLAT
D
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
IM BACK CALL
ROGER CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. FALCON STRONG GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE)

GOLD VS. 3 WIDES GUN SPLIT
2
3
2
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
C
FS
IM BACK CALL
ROGER CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
BE OVER THE TOP
OF THE POST
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. FALCON STRONG GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE)
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
GOLD VS. JACK GUN STRONG

3
2
1
1
D
C
CURL/FLAT
IM BIG CALL
CURL/FLAT
C
FINAL 3
FS
LUCY CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
IM BACK CALL
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. BLAST GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL

GOLD VS. QUEEN GUN LEFT
3
2
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
C
FINAL 3
FS
IM BACK CALL
IM BIG CALL
RUN WITH #2
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
SPLIT #1 AND #2
EX. BLAST GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
SPLIT #1 AND #2
RED COVERAGE
Red Coverage is a 3/4 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There
will be only 3/4 underneath defenders playing zone. We will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. We will use
our 5 man Storm Package with this coverage. All of the calls will be a check. For example: Cyclone Check Cover Red.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
RESPONSIBILITY:
thrown to.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
(4 yards) outside the end man on the line of scrimmage and play his responsibilities from there. If the Dog is away from the
FS on the hash he will not get any wider than (4 yards) outside the hash.
RESPONSIBILITY: NOTE: THE DOG AWAY FROM THE FSs SIDE WILL GIVE AN IM GONE CALL TO THE BAT.
RUN ASSIGNMENT:
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dog to the FSs ROGER/LUCY Call will always be the designated blitzer. The Dog will execute the
blitz that is called. He will be a contain blitzer. Verses the option he will take the pitch player.
AWAY FROM THE FS SIDE: The Dog away from the FSs ROGER/LUCY Call will still key the end man on the line of
scrimmage in order to get his Run/Pass read even though he is aligned at (10-12 yards) deep. He is responsible for being a
contain/cutback run force player to his side. Versus the option the Dog will slow play the QB and take away the pitch.
PASS ASSIGNMENT:
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dog to the FSs ROGER/LUCY Call will always be the designated blitzer. The Dog will execute the
blitz that is called. He will be a contain blitzer. His aiming point will always be the QBs upfield shoulder when he blitzes.
The QB should NEVER get outside of the Dog when he blitzes.
AWAY FROM THE FS SIDE: The Dog away from the ROGER/LUCY Call will be responsible for getting to and defending the
deep middle 1/3 of the field. The Dog will use a buzz/back peddle technique when getting to the middle of the field. The
Dog will always be reading inside/out on the #2 or #1 Receiver. The inside receivers pose the fastest threat to the Dogs
deep middle 1/3 of the field. If no inside receiver threatens his area the Dog will then look for any #1 Receiver to come into
his area. The Dog MUST not jump any shallow (15-20 yard) underneath routes, because nearly 100% of the time when
there is a shallow route in middle of the field there is a deeper route behind it. Remember, it is the Dogs ultimate
responsibility to protect the deep middle 1/3 of the field.
RED COVERAGE
Red Coverage is a 3/4 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There
our 5 man Storm Package with this coverage. All of the calls will be a check. For example: Cyclone Check Cover Red.
COVERAGE RULES:
FS:
2 DEEP SHELL LOOK PRIOR TO THE SNAP. THIS WILL ALSO ALERT THE DOG TO THE FS SIDE THAT HE IS THE BLITZER.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The FSs primary responsibility is to replace the Dog that is blitzing in the curl/flat area. Verses the run the FS will fit where
needed. The Dog to his side will be a contain player, so this allows the FS to fit inside the Dog. The Dog should turn all runs
back in to the FS and LBs. Against the option the FS will be responsible for the QB until told otherwise. Against the pass,
the FS is a curl/flat defender. The FS will always come down hill on the snap of the ball. The FS will play the curl/flat area
two ways. One: If the FS has a TE and a Receiver to his side he must read the route of the TE. He cannot play the route of
the #1 Receiver aggressively. The FS will play soft in case the TE runs a vertical route. If the TE runs a vertical route, the FS
will be waiting to help on the TEs route from an outside/in position. Secondly: If the FS has 2 Receivers outside the end
man on the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will get a physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a vertical route. The FS
will physically look at the #2 Receiver and see what route he is running. If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route he will get a
physical jam while looking at him. When he is jamming the #2 Receiver he will physically look at the #1 Receiver to see if he
is running a hitch route. While jamming the #2 Receiver, and the #1 Receiver runs a hitch route, he will come off of the
#2 Receiver and drive to the flat area where the #1 Receiver is running the hitch route. If the #1 Receiver does not run a
hitch route then the FS will get his eyes back on the QB and play the ball.
NO ADJUSTMENT RULES
RED VS. PRO I

2
3
1
1
CURL/FLAT
D
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
IM GONE CALL
ROGER CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. CYCLONE CHECK (LEFT) RED (5 MAN PRESSURE)

RED VS. JACK GUN STRONG
3
2
1
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
C
D
IM GONE CALL
LUCY CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. CYCLONE CHECK (RIGHT) RED (5 MAN PRESSURE)
OUTSIDE 1/3s
RED X COVERAGE
Red X Coverage is a 3 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There
will be only 3 underneath defenders playing zone. We will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. We will use
our 5 man Bird Package with this coverage. All of the calls will be a check. For example: Eagle Check Cover Red X.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
RESPONSIBILITY:
thrown to.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
RUN ASSIGNMENT:
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dogs first responsibility in Red X Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dog will key the end man
on the line of scrimmage in order to get his Run/Pass read. He is responsible for being a contain/cutback run force player
to his side. Versus the option the Dog will slow play the QB and take away the pitch.
SEE THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE DOGS PASS ASSIGNMENTS
RED X COVERAGE
Red X Coverage is a 3/4 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There
our 5 man Storm Package with this coverage. All of the calls will be a check. For example: Eagle Check Cover Red X.
COVERAGE RULES:
DOGS PASS ASSIGNMENTS:
PASS ASSIGNMENT: NOTE: THE DOG AWAY FROM THE FSs SIDE WILL GIVE AN IM GONE CALL TO THE BAT.
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dog will play two different techniques depending on the number of receivers to his side. One: If the
Dog has a TE and a Receiver to his side he must read the route of the TE. He cannot play the route of the #1 Receiver
aggressively. The Dog will play soft in case the TE runs a vertical route. If the TE runs a vertical route, the Dog will be
waiting to help on the TEs route from an outside/in position. Secondly: If the Dog has 2 Receivers outside the end man on
the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will get a physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a vertical route. Once the Dog
gets his pass read he will physically look at the #2 Receiver and see what route he is running. If the #2 Receiver runs a
vertical route he will get a physical jam while looking at him. When he is jamming the #2 Receiver he will physically look at
the #1 Receiver to see if he is running a hitch route. While jamming the #2 Receiver, and the #1 Receiver runs a hitch route,
he will come off of the #2 Receiver and drive to the flat area where the #1 Receiver is running the hitch route. If the
#1 Receiver does not run a hitch route then the Dog will get his eyes back on the QB and play the ball.
FS:
2 DEEP SHELL LOOK PRIOR TO THE SNAP. THIS ALSO ALERTS OUR LBS AS TO WHO IS BLITZING.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The FSs primary responsibility is to replace the LBs that are blitzing in the hook area. He will wait for any leakage in the
A, B, C, gap area. Verses the run the FS will fit where needed. Against the option the FS will be responsible for the QB until
told otherwise. Against the pass, the FS is a middle hook/Final 3 defender. The FS will always come down hill on the snap of
the ball. The FS will look for any crossing routes from the outside receivers. If a receiver crosses the FSs face he will knock
the receiver off of his route.
NO ADJUSTMENT RULES
RED X VS. PRO I

2
3
1
1
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
IM GONE CALL
ROGER CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. EAGLE CHECK (LEFT) RED X (5 MAN PRESSURE)

RED X VS. JACK GUN STRONG
3
2
1
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
C
D
IM GONE CALL
LUCY CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. EAGLE CHECK (RIGHT) RED X (5 MAN PRESSURE)
OUTSIDE 1/3s
RED CLOUD COVERAGE

Red Cloud Coverage is a 3/4 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field.
There will be only 3/4 underneath defenders playing zone. We will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. We
will use our 4 man and 5 man Bird Package with this coverage. All of the calls will be a check. For example: Buck Check
Red Cloud.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
RESPONSIBILITY: NOTE: THE CORNER TO THE FS ROGER/LUCY CALL WILL ALWAYS BE THE CORNER IN THE FLAT AREA.
TO THE FS SIDE: The Corner to the FSs ROGER/LUCY Call side will be the Corner that is down in the flat area. The Corner
will sit at (7 yards) and get a physical jam on the #1 Receiver. He wants to slow down the route of the #1 Receiver so the FS
can get to the outside 1/3. He will then look for any receiver coming into the flat area.
AWAY FROM THE FS SIDE: The Corner that is away from the FS and to the side of the Dog that is back has the
responsibility of protecting the deep outside 1/3s of the field. A Corner should NEVER get beat deep playing a 3 Deep
coverage concept. A Corner should be DEEPER THAN THE DEEPEST. The Corner should eliminate any fade or corner
routes by any receiver in his area. We are a route reading defense. The Corner will execute a back peddle/shuffle
technique on the snap, working for a depth of (15 yards). He will have is butt to the side line reading the #2 to #1 Receivers
to his side. The Corners primary read is the #2 Receiver to his side. The #2 Receiver will tell him exactly what depth and
route combinations he will need to defend. The Corners primary rule is: When the #2 Receiver to his side is vertical and
deep, he must maintain his depth and wait for the receiver to come into his deep outside 1/3 area. However, if the
#2 Receiver is not deep then he can play aggressively on the #1 Receiver to his side. When the #2 Receiver is not
thrown to.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
RUN ASSIGNMENT:
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dogs first responsibility in Red Cloud Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dog will key the end
man on the line of scrimmage in order to get his Run/Pass read. He is responsible for being a contain/cutback run force
player to his side. Versus the option the Dog will slow play the QB and take away the pitch.
RED CLOUD COVERAGE

Red Cloud Coverage is a 3/4 Under 3 Deep Rotating Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field.
There will be only 3/4 underneath defenders playing zone. We will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. We
will use our 4 man and 5 man Bird Package with this coverage. All of the calls will be a check. For example: Buck Check
Red Cloud.
COVERAGE RULES:
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dog to the FS side and the Corner that is defending the flat area will strictly be a curl defender. The
Dog CANNOT get width because the Corner is sitting in the flat area. We do not want to have two people playing the
flats. The Dog must get a physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a vertical route. He must slow the #2 Receiver down so
the FS has time to get to the outside 1/3.
FS:
RESPONSIBILITY:
The FSs primary responsibility is to replace the voided outside 1/3 area that the Corner has vacated. The FS will use a buzz
technique to ensure that he gets to the outside 1/3 area. It is the FSs job to eliminate any fade route by the #1 Receiver. If
the #1 and #2 Receivers run a Smash route combination he will take away the corner route of the #2 Receiver. Finally, if
both the #1 and #2 Receivers run vertical routes he must split both and make a play.
NO ADJUSTMENT RULES
RED CLOUD VS. PRO I

2
3
2
1
1
E
E
FLAT
CURL/FLAT
CURL
FINAL 3
FS
IM GONE CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
ROGER CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) RED CLOUD (4 MAN PRESSURE)

RED CLOUD VS. JACK GUN STRONG
3
2
1
FLAT
CURL
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
C
D
IM GONE CALL
LUCY CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
SPLIT #1 AND #2
MIDDLE 1/3s
EX. BUCK CHECK (RIGHT) RED CLOUD (5 MAN PRESSURE)
OUTSIDE 1/3s
TAMPA 3 COVERAGE
Tampa 3 Coverage is a 5 Under 3 Deep Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There will be
5 underneath defenders playing zone. We will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. We will only blitz the Mike
with this coverage. Tampa 3 is a 2nd, 3rd Down and long call.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
RESPONSIBILITY: NOTE: BOTH CORNERS WILL ALWAYS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FLAT AREAS TO THEIR SIDE.
Both Corners will be in the flat area to their side. The Corner will sit at (7 yards) and get a physical jam on the #1 Receiver.
He wants to slow down the route of the #1 Receiver so the Dog can get to the outside 1/3. He will then look for any
receiver coming into the flat area.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
Both Dogs will be aligned at a depth of (10 yards). His pre-snap width alignment will be determined by the formation the
line of scrimmage. If the Dogs find themselves lined up on the hash they will not get any wider than (4 yards) outside the
hash.
RESPONSIBILITY: NOTE: BOTH DOGS WILL GIVE AN IM GONE CALL TO THE BAT ON THEIR SIDE.
The Dogs first responsibility in Tampa 3 Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dogs will key the end man on the line of
scrimmage in order to get his Run/Pass read. He is responsible for being a contain/cutback run force player to his side.
Versus the option the Dog will slow play the QB and take away the pitch. The Dogs primary responsibility verses the pass is
to protect the deep outside 1/3s of the field. A Dog should NEVER get beat deep playing a 3 Deep coverage concept. A
Dog should be DEEPER THAN THE DEEPEST. The Dogs should eliminate any fade or corner routes by any receiver in his
area. We are a route reading defense. After the Dogs get their Run/Pass read they will execute a buzz/back peddle
technique on the snap, working for a depth of (15 yards). The Dogs primary read is the #2 Receiver to his side. The
#2 Receiver will tell him exactly what depth and route combinations he will need to defend. The Dogs primary rule is:
When the #2 Receiver to his side is vertical and deep, he must maintain his depth and wait for the receiver to come into his
deep outside 1/3 area. However, if the #2 Receiver is not deep then he can play aggressively on the #1 Receiver to his side.
When the #2 Receiver is not vertical then the Dog is basically only concerned about the #1 Receivers route. Lastly, when
the Dog gets a vertical out of the #1 and #2 Receivers, he must split both receivers and be able to make a play on either
individual that the ball is thrown to.
TAMPA 3 COVERAGE
Tampa 3 Coverage is a 5 Under 3 Deep Coverage. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the field. There will be
5 underneath defenders playing zone. We will be showing a 2 Deep shell with the secondary. We will only blitz the Mike
with this coverage. Tampa 3 is a 2nd, 3rd Down and long call.
COVERAGE RULES:
FS:
ALIGNMENT:
The FS will align himself at a depth of (10 yards) deep. The FS will make sure that he has positioned himself in the middle of
the field regardless of where the ball is placed on the field.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The FS will be an alley player verses the run. He will fit inside/out on any run play. Verses the option he will fit inside/out
on the QB to the pitch. If the QB keeps the ball he will tackle the him. If the QB pitches it he will run to the pitch. The FSs
primary responsibility verses the pass is to protect the deep middle 1/3 of the field. The FS should NEVER get beat deep
playing a 3 Deep coverage concept. The FS should be DEEPER THAN THE DEEPEST. It is the FSs ultimate responsibility to
eliminate any (25 yards or more) deep routes in his middle 1/3 of the field. For example, any post, deep dig, or vertical
routes in his zone.
TAMPA 3 VS. JACK GUN STRONG

3
2
1
1
2
E
E
FLAT
FLAT
CURL
CURL
FINAL 3
FS
IM GONE CALL
IM GONE CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
OUTSIDE 1/3s
EX. JACKS TAMPA 3 (3 MAN PRESSURE)

TAMPA 3 VS. QUEEN GUN LEFT
3
2
FLAT
CURL
FLAT
CURL
FINAL 3
D
IM GONE CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
SPLIT #1 AND #2
EX. JACKS TAMPA 3 (3 MAN PRESSURE)
C
D
FS
IM GONE CALL
OUTSIDE 1/3s
MIDDLE 1/3s
SPLIT #1 AND #2
ORANGE COVERAGE
Orange Coverage is a 3 Under 4 Deep Coverage. Orange Coverage is a true 1/4s Coverage. There will be 4 defenders in
the 4 quarters of the field. There will be 3 underneath defenders playing zone. We will only use our 4 man pressure
package with this coverage. All of our calls will be a check. For example: Buck Check Orange.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
1/4s coverage concept, the Corner may also adjust his pre-snap alignment depending on the split of the #1 Receiver. For
RESPONSIBILITY:
on any route that comes into his outside 1/4 area. A Corner should be DEEPER THAN THE DEEPEST than any deep route
in his area. The Corner should eliminate any fade or corner routes by any receiver in his area. We are a route reading
defense. The Corner will execute a back peddle/shuffle technique on the snap, working for a depth of (15 yards). He will
have is butt to the side line reading the #2 to #1 Receivers to his side. The Corners primary read is the #2 Receiver to his
side. The #2 Receiver will tell him exactly what depth and route combinations he will need to defend. The Corners primary
rule is: When the #2 Receiver to his side is vertical and deep, he must maintain his depth and wait for the receiver to come
into his deep outside 1/4 area. However, if the #2 Receiver is not deep then he can play aggressively on the #1 Receiver to
his side. When the #2 Receiver is not vertical then the Corner is basically only concerned about the #1 Receivers route.
Lastly, when the Corner gets a vertical out of the #1 and #2 Receivers, he will play the #1 Receiver man to man.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
RUN ASSIGNMENT:
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dogs first responsibility in Orange Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dog will key the end
man on the line of scrimmage in order to get his Run/Pass read. He is responsible for being a contain/cutback run force
player to his side. Versus the option the Dog will slow play the QB and take away the pitch.
ORANGE COVERAGE
Orange Coverage is a 3 Under 4 Deep Coverage. Orange Coverage is a true 1/4s Coverage. There will be 4 defenders in
the 4 quarters of the field. There will be 3 underneath defenders playing zone. We will only use our 4 man pressure
package with this coverage. All of our calls will be a check. For example: Buck Check Orange.
COVERAGE RULES:
Dog has a TE and Receiver to his side he can play the route of the #1 Receiver aggressively . The Dog will be allowed to play
the flat area to his side extremely tough because the FS is behind him reading the TE. Secondly: If the Dog has 2 Receivers
outside the end man on the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will get a physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a
vertical route. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the #2 Receiver and see what route he is running. If
the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route he will get a physical jam while looking at him. When he is jamming the #2 Receiver he
will physically look at the #1 Receiver to see if he is running a hitch route. While jamming the #2 Receiver, and the
#1 Receiver runs a hitch route, he will come off of the #2 Receiver and drive to the flat area where the #1 Receiver is
running the hitch route. If the #1 Receiver does not run a hitch route then the Dog will get his eyes back on the QB and play
the ball.
AWAY FROM THE FS SIDE: The Dog away from the ROGER/LUCY Call will be responsible for defending his middle 1/4 of
the field. The Dog will buzz his feet on the snap in order to get his Run/Pass read. He will not back up on the snap of the
ball. The Dog will always read the #2 Receiver to his side. The Dog only has to read three different releases of the #2 Receiver. The release of the #2 Receiver will tell him exactly what to do in regards to defending his middle 1/4 area. The Dog
will play two different techniques verses the pass to his side. One: If the #2 Receivers release is in or out, then the Dog will
physically look at the #1 Receiver and double cover him with the Corner and eliminate any route that comes into his area.
Secondly: If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route the Dog will cover him man to man. Lastly, if there is only 1 Receiver to
the Dogs side then he can double cover that receiver with the Corner.
FS:
RESPONSIBILITY:
The FSs first responsibility in Orange Coverage is to be a Run First player. The FS will key the end man on the line of
Versus the option the FS will fit inside/out from the QB to the pitch. Verses the pass the FS will be responsible for
defending his middle 1/4 of the field. The FS will buzz his feet on the snap in order to get his Run/Pass read. He will not
back up on the snap of the ball. The FS will always read #2 Receiver to his side. The FS only has to read three different
releases of the #2 Receiver. The release of the #2 Receiver will tell him exactly what to do in regards to defending his
middle 1/4 area. The FS will play two different techniques verses the pass to his side. One: If the #2 Receivers release is in
or out, then the FS will physically look at the #1 Receiver and double cover him with the Corner and eliminate any route that
comes into his area. Secondly: If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route the FS will cover him man to man. Lastly, if there is
only 1 Receiver to the FSs side then he can double cover that receiver with the Corner. The only time the FS will have
1 Receiver to his side is if the #2 Receiver motions away from the FSs side.
ADJUSTMENT RULES
There are two adjustments that we will make in Orange Coverage, and these adjustments are determined by two
formations the offense can present. One: If we get a 2 Back Twins formation we will check COVER GRAY and play that
coverages responsibilities. Secondly: If we get a 1 Back Trips formation we will have the Dog that is away from the FSs
ROGER/LUCY Call key the #3 Receiver to the Trips side of the formation. If the #3 runs a vertical route the Dog will cover
him man to man. If the #3 Receiver does not run a vertical route then the Dog will look to double cover the #1 Receiver to
his side with the Corner. Lastly, the FS and Corner to the FSs/ 3 Receiver side will play their base Orange Coverage
techniques.
ORANGE VS. PRO I

2
3
1
1
2
E
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
CURL/FLAT
FS
D IM GONE CALL
ROGER CALL
MIDDLE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
MIDDLE 1/4s
EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) ORANGE (4 MAN PRESSURE)

ORANGE VS. 3 WIDES GUN SPLIT
2
3
2
1
E
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
C
D IM GONE CALL
D
CURL/FLAT
C
FS
ROGER CALL
MIDDLE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
BE OVER THE TOP
OF THE POST
MIDDLE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
ORANGE VS. JACK GUN STRONG

3
2
1
1
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
C
FINAL 3
FS LUCY CALL
D IM GONE CALL
MIDDLE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
MAN ON #1
MIDDLE 1/4s
MAN ON #2
EX. BUCK CHECK (RIGHT) ORANGE (4 MAN PRESSURE)

ORANGE VS. MIAMI GUN WEAK
2
3
CURL/FLAT
D
CURL/FLAT
C
D
IM GONE CALL
FINAL 3
FS
KEY #3
HAVE MAN
IF VERTICAL
MIDDLE 1/4s
MAN ON #2
OUTSIDE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
MAN ON #1
YELLOW COVERAGE
Yellow Coverage is a 3 Under 2 Deep Coverage. Yellow Coverage is a true 1/2s Coverage. There will be 2 defenders in
the deep 1/2s of the field. There will be 3 underneath defenders playing zone. We will only use our 4 man pressure
package with this coverage. All of our calls will be a check. For example: Buck Check Yellow.
COVERAGE RULES:
CORNERS:
ALIGNMENT:
1/2 coverage concept, the Corner may also adjust his pre-snap alignment depending on the split of the #1 Receiver. For
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Corners primary responsibility is to protect the underneath 1/2 zones. The Corner will play a soft corner technique.
We are a route reading defense. The Corner will execute a back peddle/shuffle technique on the snap, working for a depth
of (15 yards). He will have is butt to the side line reading the #2 to #1 Receivers to his side. The Corners primary read is the
#2 Receiver to his side. The #2 Receiver will tell him exactly what depth and route combinations he will need to defend. If
the #2 Receiver is vertical the Corner will be soft and settle at a depth of (15 yards). He will either help from a shallow to
deep angle on the corner route of the #2 Receiver, or, he will drive on the hitch route of the #1 Receiver once the ball is
thrown. If the #2 Receivers release is in or out the Corner will get a physical jam on the #1 Receiver and drive on any route
in the flat area immediately. When the #2 Receiver is not vertical this release allows the Corner to play the flat area aggressively. Lastly, when the Corner gets a vertical from the #1 and #2 Receivers, he will play the #1 Receiver man to man just
like he does in Orange Coverage.
DOGS:
ALIGNMENT:
RUN ASSIGNMENT:
TO THE FS SIDE: The Dogs first responsibility in Yellow Coverage is to be a Run First player. The Dog will key the end man
on the line of scrimmage in order to get his Run/Pass read. He is responsible for being a contain/cutback run force player
to his side. Versus the option the Dog will slow play the QB and take away the pitch.
YELLOW COVERAGE
Yellow Coverage is a 3 Under 2 Deep Coverage. Yellow Coverage is a true 1/2s Coverage. There will be 2 defenders in
the deep 1/2s of the field. There will be 3 underneath defenders playing zone. We will only use our 4 man pressure
package with this coverage. All of our calls will be a check. For example: Buck Check Yellow.
COVERAGE RULES:
Dog has a TE and Receiver to his side he can play the route of the #1 Receiver aggressively . The Dog will be allowed to play
the flat area to his side extremely tough because the FS is behind him reading the TE. Secondly: If the Dog has 2 Receivers
outside the end man on the line of scrimmage (Tackle or TE), he will get a physical jam on the #2 Receiver if he runs a
vertical route. Once the Dog gets his pass read he will physically look at the #2 Receiver and see what route he is running. If
the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route he will get a physical jam while looking at him. When he is jamming the #2 Receiver he
will physically look at the #1 Receiver to see if he is running a hitch route. While jamming the #2 Receiver, and the
#1 Receiver runs a hitch route, he will come off of the #2 Receiver and drive to the flat area where the #1 Receiver is
running the hitch route. If the #1 Receiver does not run a hitch route then the Dog will get his eyes back on the QB and play
the ball.
AWAY FROM THE FS SIDE: The Dog away from the ROGER/LUCY Call will be responsible for defending his 1/2 of the field.
The Dog will use a width/back peddle technique on the snap in order to get his Run/Pass read. He has to get some width
on the snap of the ball so he can defend his 1/2 of the field if it is a pass. The Dog will always read #2 Receiver to his side.
The Dog only has to read three different releases of the #2 Receiver. The release of the #2 Receiver will tell him exactly
what to do in regards to defending his 1/2 of the field. The Dog will play two different techniques verses the pass to his
side. One: If the #2 Receivers release is in or out, then the Dog will physically look at the #1 Receiver and cover him on any
deep route in his 1/2 of the field. For example: If the #2 Receiver releases out and the #1 Receiver runs a fade route the
Dog MUST not let the Receiver catch the fade. Secondly: If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route the Dog will cover him
on any route the Receiver runs in his 1/2 of the field. Lastly, if both the #1 and #2 Receivers run vertical routes the Dog will
cover the #2 Receiver man to man just like he does in Orange Coverage. The Corner will have the #1 Receiver man to man.
DO NOT attempt to help on the #1 Receiver when both Receivers are vertical.
FS:
RESPONSIBILITY:
The FSs first responsibility in Yellow Coverage is to be a Run First player. The FS will key the end man on the line of
Versus the option the FS will fit inside/out from the QB to the pitch. Verses the pass the FS will be responsible for his 1/2 of
the field. The FS will use a width/back peddle technique on the snap in order to get his Run/Pass read. He has to get
some width on the snap of the ball so he can defend his 1/2 of the field if it is a pass. The FS will always read
#2 Receiver to his side. The FS only has to read three different releases of the #2 Receiver. The release of the #2 Receiver
will tell him exactly what to do in regards to defending his 1/2 of the field. The FS will play two different techniques verses
the pass to his side. One: If the #2 Receivers release is in or out, then the FS will physically look at the #1 Receiver and
cover him on any deep route in his 1/2 of the field. For example: If the #2 Receiver releases out and the #1 Receiver runs a
fade route the FS MUST not let the Receiver catch the fade. Secondly: If the #2 Receiver runs a vertical route the FS will
cover him on any route the Receiver runs in his 1/2 of the field. Lastly, if both the #1 and #2 Receivers run vertical routes
the FS will cover the #2 Receiver man to man just like he does in Orange Coverage. The Corner will have the #1 Receiver
man to man. DO NOT attempt to help on the #1 Receiver when both Receivers are vertical.
ADJUSTMENT RULES
The only adjustment that we will have is if we get a 1 Back Trips formation. We will have the Dog that is away from the FSs
ROGER/LUCY Call key the #3 Receiver to the Trips side of the formation. If the #3 runs a vertical route the Dog will cover
him man to man. If the #3 Receiver does not run a vertical route then the Dog will look to double cover the #1 Receiver to
his side with the Corner. The Corner away from the Trips side will play the #1 Receiver like he does in Orange Coverage.
Lastly, the FS and Corner to the FSs side will play their base Yellow Coverage techniques.
YELLOW VS. PRO I

2
3
1
1
2
E
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
UNDERNEATH 1/2s
TAKE AWAY
THE CURL ROUTE
CURL/FLAT
D IM GONE CALL
UNDERNEATH
1/2s
TAKE AWAY
THE OUT ROUTE
FS
ROGER CALL
DEEP 1/2s
DEEP 1/2s
INTERCEPT THE
FADE ROUTE
EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) YELLOW (4 MAN PRESSURE)

YELLOW VS. 3 WIDES GUN SPLIT
2
3
2
1
E
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
C
D IM GONE CALL
D
CURL/FLAT
C
FS
UNDERNEATH
1/2s
PLAY THE BALL
ROGER CALL
UNDERNEATH 1/2s
DEEP 1/2s
DEEP 1/2s
INTERCEPT THE
CORNER ROUTE
YELLOW VS. JACK GUN STRONG

3
2
1
1
CURL/FLAT
CURL/FLAT
C
FINAL 3
UNDERNEATH 1/2s
TAKE AWAY
THE OUT ROUTE
FS
LUCY CALL
D IM GONE CALL
OUTSIDE 1/4s
MAN ON #1
MIDDLE 1/4s
DEEP 1/2s
MAN ON #2
NOTE: IF BOTH #1 AND #2

ARE VERTICAL PLAY LIKE
ORANGE COVERAGE
EX. BUCK CHECK (RIGHT) YELLOW (4 MAN PRESSURE)

YELLOW VS. QUEEN GUN LEFT
2
3
CURL/FLAT
D
CURL/FLAT
C
D
IM GONE CALL
FINAL 3
FS
KEY #3
HAVE MAN
IF VERTICAL
MIDDLE 1/4s
MAN ON #2
OUTSIDE 1/4s
OUTSIDE 1/4s
MAN ON #1
NOTE: IF BOTH #1 AND #2

ARE VERTICAL PLAY LIKE
ORANGE COVERAGE

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3-5-3 COVERAGE MANUAL

GRAY VS. PRO I

EX. BOB STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. BOB STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)

GRAY VS. JACK GUN STRONG

EX. MIKE STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. MIKE STRONG GRAY (4 MAN PRESSURE)

GREEN VS. PRO I

EX. FALCON STRONG GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE)

BE OVER THE TOP

EX. FALCON STRONG GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE)

GREEN VS. JACK GUN STRONG

EX. BLAST GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL

EX. BLAST GREEN (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL

GOLD VS. PRO I

EX. FALCON STRONG GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. FALCON STRONG GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE)

GOLD VS. JACK GUN STRONG

EX. BLAST GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL

EX. BLAST GOLD (5 MAN PRESSURE) WITH AN IM BIG CALL

RED VS. PRO I

EX. CYCLONE CHECK (LEFT) RED (5 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. CYCLONE CHECK (RIGHT) RED (5 MAN PRESSURE)

RED X VS. PRO I

EX. EAGLE CHECK (LEFT) RED X (5 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. EAGLE CHECK (RIGHT) RED X (5 MAN PRESSURE)

RED CLOUD COVERAGE

RED CLOUD COVERAGE

RED CLOUD VS. PRO I

EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) RED CLOUD (4 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. BUCK CHECK (RIGHT) RED CLOUD (5 MAN PRESSURE)

TAMPA 3 VS. JACK GUN STRONG

EX. JACKS TAMPA 3 (3 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. JACKS TAMPA 3 (3 MAN PRESSURE)

ORANGE VS. PRO I

EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) ORANGE (4 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) ORANGE (4 MAN PRESSURE)

ORANGE VS. JACK GUN STRONG

EX. BUCK CHECK (RIGHT) ORANGE (4 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) ORANGE (4 MAN PRESSURE)

YELLOW VS. PRO I

EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) YELLOW (4 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) YELLOW (4 MAN PRESSURE)

YELLOW VS. JACK GUN STRONG

NOTE: IF BOTH #1 AND #2

EX. BUCK CHECK (RIGHT) YELLOW (4 MAN PRESSURE)

EX. BUCK CHECK (LEFT) YELLOW (4 MAN PRESSURE)

NOTE: IF BOTH #1 AND #2

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