Van Malone - Cover 2 Principles and Techniques

Cover 2 Principles and Techniques, by Coach Van Malone, reviews the steps coaches can take to successfully install a cover 2 system in their team's secondary.

Coach Malone details the essential tools that a cornerback must posses to excel in the cover 2, including knowing his alignment and assignment, being aware of his and his teammate's coverage responsibilities, and being able to intelligently disguise his pre-snap reads.

Coach Malone also offers specific practice drills that can be used to help cornerbacks refine their understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in the passing zones created by the cover 2 defense.

Among the topics covered:

• Cover 2 coaching points
• Cover 2 deployed
• Cover 2 cornerback drills
• Route combos vs. cover 2