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Base Coverages and Responsibilities
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- WN-08164
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About this video
Language and communication drive Homestead High School's G defense, and nowhere more than in coverage. In this 4-4 defense coaching video, defensive coordinator Fritz Rauch details the base coverage assignments behind his pressure front, from Cover 1 through Cover 6, and shows how a shared vocabulary lets the secondary disguise its looks and keep multiple options alive on every snap.
What you'll learn
- Homestead's basic coverage assignments and concepts.
- Language and communication across the whole defensive unit.
- Six coverages: Cover 1 Robber, Cover 2 (2 Deep), Cover 3 (3 Deep), Cover 4 (4 Deep), Cover 5 (2 Deep Man Under) and Cover 6 (Double Robber).
- Coverage adjustments and disguises out of the 4-4.
- How the right communication maximizes the pressure you put on an offense.
Who it's for
High school defensive coordinators and secondary coaches. Coach Rauch notes that the assignments and concepts are easy to understand and apply to any defense, not only the 4-4.
About the coach
Fritz Rauch coordinated the defense at Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin, where his 44G pressure package relied on clear coverage communication to build his players' confidence.
One of Coach Rauch's five-part series on the 44G pressure defense. The session makes extensive use of game film. Runtime: about 39 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which coverages are in this video?
Six: Cover 1 Robber, Cover 2 (2 Deep), Cover 3 (3 Deep), Cover 4 (4 Deep), Cover 5 (2 Deep Man Under) and Cover 6 (Double Robber), each with Homestead's assignments, the language that calls it and the disguises that hide it.
I do not run a 4-4. Is it still worth watching?
Coach Rauch says his base coverage assignments and concepts apply to all defenses; the pressure front is the context, but the coverage teaching stands on its own.
How long do I have access?
For good. A $19.95 Buy Now, Watch Now purchase puts the video in your AFM Videos account for instant, unlimited streaming on any device. It is also one of the videos covered by the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year).
What is the difference between Cover 1 Robber and Cover 6 Double Robber?
Cover 1 Robber uses one robber underneath a man scheme; Cover 6 Double Robber adds a second. Coach Rauch shows the assignments for both and how the communication between defenders keeps the disguise intact.