General
man coverage
What does man coverage mean?
A defensive scheme in which each defensive back or linebacker is assigned to cover one specific offensive receiver.
"They locked their corners in man coverage and dared the QB to beat them."
Origin
American football; short for man-to-man coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What is man coverage in football?
Man coverage is a defensive scheme where each defender is assigned to cover one specific offensive receiver wherever he goes.
What's the difference between man and zone coverage?
In man coverage a defender follows a single assigned receiver, while in zone coverage a defender guards an area of the field instead.
What is the risk of man coverage?
If a receiver beats his defender one-on-one, there may be no help behind, so a single lost matchup can give up a big play.
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