General
cover 2
What does cover 2 mean?
A zone coverage in which two safeties split the deep part of the field, each responsible for one half.
"They played cover 2 to keep everything in front of them and prevent the deep ball."
Origin
American football; 'cover 2' denotes two deep zone defenders.
Frequently asked questions
What is cover 2 in football?
Cover 2 is a zone defense in which two safeties split the deep field, each covering one half, to guard against long passes.
What is the weakness of a cover 2 defense?
Because only two defenders patrol deep, cover 2 can be vulnerable in the middle deep zone and along the sidelines between the coverage areas.
What's the difference between cover 2 and Tampa 2?
Tampa 2 is a variation of cover 2 where the middle linebacker drops deep to cover the vulnerable middle zone between the two safeties.
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