Post Views: 1,630 With defenses moving to split field coverages more and more these days, there is a need for defenders to gain an understanding of the various options that are available coverage wise when you align with two safeties deep. One of those options is 2 Man which is what I am discussing in this video today. Two man is the safest man to man coverage that a defense can play. It calls for man to man coverage by five underneath defenders (cornerbacks, nickelbacks and linebackers) with support against the deep throw by two safeties deep on both hashes. When run right, 2 man is one of the best coverages that a secondary can run against a pass happy football team. It allows the defenders to sandwich the routes between the low defenders and the high defenders. However, 2 man requires quite a bit of drilling and mental strength for it to be properly executed. In the video, I discuss the basics of how this coverage is run, what is needed both physically and mentally by the players involved in it and what kind of offenses that this coverage is best to run against. Enjoy the video and feel free to send me your feedback or ask any questions via email at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member. Author Recent Posts alleyesdbcampOwner at All Eyes DB CampChad 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. Latest posts by alleyesdbcamp (see all) The Secret to Elite DB Play: Striving for Technique Perfection - March 17, 2026 The Alien Era: How Defensive Backs Can Win vs Athletic Tight Ends - March 4, 2026 These 4 Drills Will Drastically Improve Your Off Man Coverage - February 25, 2026 Related Posts:Coverages Explained: How to Play Cover 4How To Play Cover 0 | Coverages ExplainedCoverages Explained: Cover 6Coverages Explained: Cover 6 vs. Trips (3 x 1) Post navigation Coverages Explained: How to Play Cover 4 Inside the Playbook | What Do Those Personnel Numbers Mean?
