Cover 3 Explained (video)

On defense it doesn’t get more simple than Cover 3.  It’s probably the most used coverage in the game of football but that doesn’t mean that people run it right.

In this video,  I will breakdown Cover 3 in it’s most simple form so you get an understanding of the principles of it.  This will give you the groundwork that you need to understand all the variations of Cover 3 that come from this very basic of coverages.

Few coverages are safer than cover 3.  It allows the defense to put 8 men in the box to stop the run while also providing satisfactory deep coverage in the secondary so you don’t give up the big play.  However,  this all depends on if you play it right and everyone knows their job.   That’s what this video is for.

Check it out and if you have any questions or comments,  feel free to send me an email to: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com  – Thank you for being a member.

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Owner at All Eyes DB Camp

Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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