Tampa Cover 2Patrick KohtzDefensive Backs CoachHead Coach: Tom PottsFrankfort Senior High School

Tampa 2 OverviewBrief summary of Tampa Cover 2Determination of pass strengthTechniquesResponsibilities vs. RunResponsibilities vs. PassAlignment of LBs and DBs to different formationsFilm

Tampa 2 SummaryCoverage designed for a 4-3 defensive packageResponsibilities vs. PassTwo deep safeties covering deep halves of fieldCornerbacks are flat defendersSam and Will linebackers play hook curlMike linebacker drops in middle-third

Tampa 2 SummaryResponsibilities vs. RunCorners are primary run support for secondarySafeties are secondary run support (Play Pass First Always)Linebackers responsibilities are in line with most 4-3 defensesFront line responsibilities are independent of linebackers and defensive backs

Determination of Pass StrengthPass strength is always declared to the 2 receiver sideAny 3 receiver sides are declared pass strength automaticallyBalanced formations depend on ball placement on fieldA) Left or Right Hash Strength is to wide sideB) Middle of Field Right-handed QB = Left Side Left-handed QB = Right Side - Starting TE - Starting WR

Determination of Pass StrengthxzyPass Strength = Strong RightRPro IyzxRPass Strength = Strong RightPro R-slot

Determination of Pass StrengthxzyR2 TE/Wing (Hash)Pass Strength = Right SidexRyz2 TE/Wing (M.O.F.)Pass Strength = Left Side*Game PlanQB Arm StrengthStarting TEStarting WR (X/Z)

Determination of Pass StrengthRxyzPro Y-FlexPass Strength = Right SidezyxRPass Strength = Left SideDouble Twins*Same Rules apply for BalancedFormations.

Determination of Pass StrengthRyzxFar Twins/Wing LeftPass Strength = Right SidexzyRTrey Right (3x1)Pass Strength = Right SidexzyRTwins Left/Pro RightPass Strength = Left Side

TechniquesSafetiesAlign at 10-12 yds. deep, 2 yds. outside hashResponsible for 2 yds. inside hash to sideline, back to goal lineTwo shuffle steps back and remain in backpedalOne set of eyes between safeties, read QBs intentions/front shoulderTied on a stringVs. Run: Secondary Contain3 Things take you off hashSprint outBall in 1-laneCorner/Fade routesOpen to #3, Match #2

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TechniquesCorners1 yd. outside, 6 yds. off from #1 WRRe-route #1 and disrupt patternFunnel #1 inside, locate #2Protect seam/corner (18-20 yds.) with body, defend flat with eyesAlert #1 smash route to Sam/Will LBRun with all wheel routesVs. Run: Contain ball/Pitch

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TechniquesMike Linebacker2 back setOpen to P.S., Match #2If #2 sits or crosses, Mike sitsIf 3 step, drive to #2 based on QB intentionsIf dropback, match #2 length of field1 back setOpen to P.S., Match #2If #2 sits or crosses, work to #3 if vertical or sitIf 3 step, drive to #2 based on QB intentionsIf drop back, match on #2 length of fieldVs. 2x2 on hash, open to P.S. (big field)--------------------------------------------------------

TechniquesSam/Will Linebackers2 back setWork to landmark 1 yd. inside hashResponsible for 1 yd. inside hash to 1 yd. on top of #sNo deeper than 11-12 yds. depthEyes on QB in drop, when QB settles, you settle, break on ballIf 3 step, drive to #11 back setMake all adjustments to 1 back set (alignment)Continue to work to landmarkIf 3 step, drive to #1Smash call by corner = Abandon drop, drive to #1

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Alignments & ResponsibilitiesVs. Pro I

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesVs. Slot

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesVs. 3x1 Bunch

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesDouble Tight

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesDouble Twins

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesTrey

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesTrio

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesTrips

Alignments & ResponsibilitiesEmpty