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2. Agenda Log into attendance app Pledge Introduction Message from Paul: Update their availability on Arbiter Click the "Ready to Be Assigned" box Upload a profile picture on their Arbiter account. Working on the Edison Passing Tournament . An updated email will go out this week. New Officials and Recruitment New Rules Interpretations New Mechanics Points of Emphasis Reading and reacting to defensive formations

3. New Rules • 40-SECOND PLAY CLOCK • REDEFINED REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEGAL SCRIMMAGE FORMATION • HORSE-COLLAR TACKLE ADDITION • PROHIBITION ON TRIPPING THE RUNNER • ILLEGAL KICKING AND BATTING PENALTY REDUCED • IMPROVED VISIBILITY OF NUMBERS (2023 and 2024) • BY STATE ASSOCIATION ADOPTION, USE OF VIDEO REVIEW ALLOWED FOR STATE POST-SEASON CONTESTS (Not approved by CIF)

4. 40-SECOND PLAY CLOCK • Rules 2-35-1, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 Rationale: To have a more consistent time period between downs, the rules committee approved situations where 40 seconds will be placed on the play clock. The new rule defines when 40 seconds will be placed on the play clock and when 25 seconds will be placed on the play clock.

5. PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 Referee gives ready-for-play signal and 25-second play clock begins before a try following a score; to start a period or overtime series; following administration of an inadvertent whistle; following a charged timeout and following an officials timeout. www.nfhs.org

6. PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 The play clock is set to 40 and is started immediately when a running play ends, team A gains a first down or after an incomplete pass. www.nfhs.org

7. PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 Runner goes out of bounds (PlayPic A). Play clock is set to 40 and is started immediately (PlayPic B). The ball is marked ready for play when the umpire sets the ball and walks away to his position (PlayPic C). www.nfhs.org

8. PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 When the 40-second play clock is in force, the ball is considered ready for play when the ball is placed and the umpire has moved to his position. www.nfhs.org

9. PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 When the covering official declares the ball dead with an upraised arm, the play clock begins its countdown from 40 seconds. www.nfhs.org

10. PLAY CLOCK RULE 7-2-1 ILLEGAL LEGAL In MechaniGram A, A1, who was downfield on the previous play, comes back inside the 9-yard marks prior to the umpire setting the ball with 35 seconds on the play clock and then immediately goes outside the marks after the ready-for-play. In MechaniGram B, A1 remains outside the 9-yard marks with 32 seconds on the play clock when the ball is placed by the umpire. The requirement remains in place that all players get inside the 9-yard marks after the ready-for-play and before the snap. www.nfhs.org

11. PLAY CLOCK RULE 7-2-1 LEGAL In MechaniGram A, the ball is placed by the umpire with 35 seconds on the play clock and A1, who was downfield on the previous play, then comes back inside the 9-yard marks. In MechaniGram B, A1 then goes outside the 9-yard marks with 32 seconds on the play clock. That is legal. A1 has met the requirement to be inside the 9-yard marks after the ready-for-play and before the snap. www.nfhs.org

12. A 40-second play clock will be used: 1. At the end of a running play…at the end of the run, in bounds or out of bounds. 2. At the end of a pass play, complete or incomplete. 3. Team A is awarded a 1st down. 4. A double change of possession and Team A regains possession.

13. The 25 Second clock will be used: 1. At the start of a period or overtime. 2. Following a score and prior to the PAT, or free kick. 3. Following a touchback. 4. Following a legal kick. 5. Following a penalty assessment and/or enforcement. 6. Following a change of possession & team B snaps. 7. Following a charged time out by either team, or media timeout. 8. Following an official’s timeout for a measurement. 9. Following an official’s timeout for: an injury, helmet coming off, legal equipment missing or being worn illegally, or other unusual need for an official’s timeout (inadvertent whistle, period extension).

14. 40 Second Clock Considerations • There will be no visible play clock (not authorized by CIF) • The expectation is that in most cases the ball will marked ready for play with 8 – 10 seconds of the end of the previous play • Ball boys become very important • Umpires will control when the offense can snap the ball. • The umpire must move quickly to their pre-snap spot • Back Judges must be focused not only on dead ball action but also the dead ball signal • HL may use bean bag to place the down box • Back Judges and lower level Referees should consider upgrading or purchasing a Ready Ref • If the ball is not ready for play with more than 25 seconds left on the play clock the play clock can be reset to 25 seconds at the discretion of the Referee • The individual in charge of the play clock (BJ – Varsity, R- Non Varsity) should not be in a hurry to start the play clock. A 1 or 2 second delay after the ball is marked ready for play is acceptable. • It is acceptable to blow your whistle on 1st down start of the game clock

15. REDEFINED REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEGAL SCRIMMAGE FORMATION [2-14-1, 7-2-5a] • Rationale: A legal scrimmage formation now requires at least five offensive players on their line of scrimmage with no more than four backs. This change will make it easier to identify legal and illegal offensive formations • Note: Flank officials will continue to use off signals

16. FORMATION ruleS 2-14-1, 7-2-5a Even though there are only 10 Team A players on the field, because there are at least five linemen properly numbered and no more than four backs, this formation is legal. www.nfhs.org

17. FORMATION ruleS 2-14-1, 7-2-5a A scrimmage formation requires a minimum of five A players legally on their line and no more than four players behind their line at the snap. This formation would be a foul at the snap. www.nfhs.org

19. HORSE-COLLAR TACKLE ADDITION [9-4-3k] • Rationale: Grabbing the name plate area of a jersey and pulling is as dangerous a move as pulling the inside collar or shoulder pad area. Higher levels have added this to their rules with great affect, and coaches on a high school level are sometimes frustrated such a call is not made at our level RULE 9 – SECTION 4 – ILLEGAL PERSONAL CONTACT • ART. 3 . . . No player or nonplayer shall: … • k. Grab the inside back or side collar, or the name plate area (directly below the back collar), of either the shoulder pads or the jersey of the runner and subsequently pull (backward or sideward) that opponent to the ground (Horse-collar), even if possession is lost. The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul. …

20. ILLEGAL HORSE-COLLAR TACKLE RULES 9-4-3k The name plate area (directly below the back collar) has been added to the criteria for an illegal horse-collar tackle. It is a foul to grab the inside back, name plate area or side collar of either the shoulder pads or the jersey of the runner and subsequently pull (backwards or sideward) that opponent to the ground, even if possession is lost. The horse-collar is enforced as a live-ball foul. www.nfhs.org

21. Tripping rules 2-45, 9-4-3o (NEW),9-4-3o PENALTY (NEW) The foul for tripping has been expanded to include the runner. It is now illegal to trip any opponent. Tripping is the intentional use of the lower leg or foot to obstruct an opponent below the knee. The penalty is 15 yards. www.nfhs.org

22. PROHIBITION ON TRIPPING THE RUNNER [2-45, 9-4-3o (NEW), 9-4-3o PENALTY (NEW)] • Rule Change: RULE 2 – SECTION 45 – TRIPPING • Tripping is the intentional use of the lower leg or foot to obstruct an opponent below the knee. RULE 9 – SECTION 4 – ILLEGAL PERSONAL CONTACT • ART. 3 . . . No player or nonplayer shall: … • o. Trip an opponent. • PENALTY: … Art. 3o – illegal tripping – (S38-46) – 15 yards; … • Rationale for Change: • In an effort to decrease risk, tripping the runner is now prohibited. It is now a foul to intentionally use the lower leg or foot to obstruct a runner below the knees.

23. Illegal kicking and batting rules 6-2-1 PENALTY, 9-7 PENALTY The penalties for illegally kicking the ball (PlayPic A) and illegally batting the ball (PlayPic B) have been reduced from 15 yards to 10 yards. www.nfhs.org

24. The Rest • ILLEGAL KICKING AND BATTING PENALTY REDUCED Now 10yd instead of 15 • IMPROVED VISIBILITY OF NUMBERS (2023 and 2024) • BY STATE ASSOCIATION ADOPTION, USE OF VIDEO REVIEW ALLOWED FOR STATE POST-SEASON CONTESTS (Not approved by CIF)

25. FOOTBALL JERSEY NUMBERS RULE 1-5-1c The entire body of the number (the continuous horizontal bars and vertical strokes) exclusive of any border(s) shall be approximately 1½ – inches wide. www.nfhs.org

26. Football JERSEY numbers RULES 1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6) (NEW) The style of the numbers on these jerseys are legal through the 2023 season. The following four types of number designs will be illegal in 2024. C D A B www.nfhs.org

27. Football JERSEY numbers RULES 1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6) (NEW) The style of the numbers on all four of these jerseys are legal now and will be in 2024 as well. C D A B www.nfhs.org

28. Postseason instant REPLAY RULES 1-3-7 NOTE (NEW), TABLE 1-7 — 1-3-7 NOTE (NEW) By adoption, state associations may create instant replay procedures that permit game or replay officials to use a replay monitor during state postseason contests to determine if a decision by the on-field game officials is incorrect. www.nfhs.org

29. Mechanics Changes • Flanks will count defense • Permissible to announce the number of the penalized player • Referees will include flank official in pregame with the coach on that flank’s sideline • Dead ball signal will be used on all plays that end in bounds • BJ (Five man), R(Three man) will use the hand up signal at 10 seconds prior the expiration of the play clock • BJ (Five man), R(Three man) will give a visible basketball style 5 second count prior to the expiration of the play clock • U will control the snap by standing over the ball until R gives him the signal that the crew is ready • No visible chop by R with certain exceptions

30. Points of Emphasis NFHS • Proper Procedures for Weather Delays • Free-Blocking Zone and Legal Blocking OCFOA/CFOA • Expanded Neutral Zone as it Applies to Run or Pass Options • Roughing the passer • DPI

31. Interpretations • There has been a clarification of rule 7-5-12. In the past the rule has been interpreted to require an ineligible receiver to be engaged with a defensive player in order to proceed beyond the LOS. That is no longer true. Engaged or not, “Ineligible A players may not advance beyond the expanded neutral zone on a legal forward pass play before a legal forward pass that crosses the neutral zone is in flight.

32. Goal • Improve your Football acumen(knowledge) • Gain a better understanding of how offensive and defensive alignments can improve our officiating • What tendencies to watch for before the snap

33. Offensive alignment and Run/Pass Probability Pass 50/50 Run Empty Backfield Pro Set (Veer) Pistol I Formation (Power) T Formation Shotgun Trips Ace Formation(Basic) I Formation (Basic) Wishbone Shotgun – Max protect Ace Formation(Balance) Single Wing Double Wing Shotgun I Formation (Maryland) I Formation (FB Strong)

34. Defense Indicators COVER 0 This is the ultimate, "I simply don't respect your ability to throw the ball" coverage. No defensive backs are asked to drop back into zones, so both safeties are free to be aggressive near the line of scrimmage. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle To read this coverage, a quarterback should recognize the free safety moving toward the line of scrimmage. A defense will try to hide this for as long as possible, not wanting to tip off the open deep-middle or where the blitz could be coming from.

35. Defense Indicators COVER 0 This is the ultimate, "I simply don't respect your ability to throw the ball" coverage. No defensive backs are asked to drop back into zones, so both safeties are free to be aggressive near the line of scrimmage. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle 11 Men in the box Max Blitz Secondary Man to Man Coverage To read this coverage, a quarterback should recognize the free safety moving toward the line of scrimmage. A defense will try to hide this for as long as possible, not wanting to tip off the open deep-middle or where the blitz could be coming from.

36. Defense Indicators COVER 1 This is the, "I want to be aggressive in stopping the run and short throws in any direction, while giving my team a last line of defense" coverage. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the free safety deep, as well as at least one linebacker in man coverage and the strong safety up toward the line of scrimmage. The cornerbacks on the outside will still be on islands and usually close to LOS.

37. Defense Indicators COVER 1 This is the, "I want to be aggressive in stopping the run and short throws in any direction, while giving my team a last line of defense" coverage. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS Strong Safety in box – Possible Robber Corners Man w/ eyes focused on WR Free Safety usually plays shallow – 15 yrds off LOS QB motions to see what SS is in Man COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the free safety deep, as well as at least one linebacker in man coverage and the strong safety up toward the line of scrimmage. The cornerbacks on the outside will still be on islands and usually close to LOS.

38. Defense Indicators COVER 2 (Man) This is the, "I want to free up my cornerbacks to be aggressive" coverage.  COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Strong and Free safeties deep, as well as the linebackers in man coverage. The cornerbacks on the outside will still be on islands and usually close to LOS playing outside leverage. (because cover 2 has other variables it is common to see the QB send someone in motion to identify coverage zone or Tampa)

39. Defense Indicators COVER 2 (Man) This is the, "I want to free up my cornerbacks to be aggressive" coverage.  COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS Safeties Deep – zone coverage Corners in Man - outside leverage eyes on WR QB motion – reading SS and LB’s QB 2ndary motion to move WR to shift CB COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Strong and Free safeties deep, as well as the linebackers in man coverage. The cornerbacks on the outside will still be on islands and usually close to LOS playing outside leverage. (because cover 2 has other variables it is common to see the QB send someone in motion to identify coverage man, zone or Tampa)

40. Defense Indicators COVER 2 (Zone) Like the Cover 2 (Man), the Cover 2 (Zone) puts two safeties deep in zone coverage. Now, however, the rest of the defense is also switching to a zone scheme. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 2 (man). To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Strong and Free safeties deep. The linebackers usually will be closer to the middle of the field. Corners usually will not be pressing but occasionally will jam WR’s. (because cover 2 has other variables it is common to see the QB send someone in motion to identify coverage man, zone or Tampa)

41. Defense Indicators COVER 2 (Zone) Like the Cover 2 (Man), the Cover 2 (Zone) puts two safeties deep in zone coverage. Now, however, the rest of the defense is also switching to a zone scheme. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS Safeties Deep – zone coverage Corners in zone outside leverage –eyes on QB QB motion – reading SS and LB’s COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 2 (man). To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Strong and Free safeties deep. The linebackers usually will be closer to the middle of the field. Corners usually will not be pressing but occasionally will jam WR’s. (because cover 2 has other variables it is common to see the QB send someone in motion to identify coverage man, zone or Tampa)

42. Defense Indicators COVER 2 (Tampa) Like the Cover 2 (Man) and (zone), the Cover 2 (Tampa) puts two safeties deep in zone coverage. Now, however, only the middle linebacker drops in to zone. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 2 (man). To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Strong and Free safeties deep. The linebackers usually will play outside leverage. Corners are in man and usually will not be pressing but occasionally will jam WR’s. (because cover 2 has other variables it is common to see the QB send someone in motion to identify coverage man, zone or Tampa)

43. Defense Indicators COVER 2 (Tampa) Like the Cover 2 (Man) and (zone), the Cover 2 (Tampa) puts two safeties deep in zone coverage. Now, however, only the middle linebacker drops in to zone. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS Safeties Deep – zone coverage Corners in Man outside leverage eyes on WR QB motion – reading SS and LB’s MLB usually cheats COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 2 (man). To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Strong and Free safeties deep. The linebackers usually will play outside leverage. Corners are in man and usually will not be pressing but occasionally will jam WR’s. (because cover 2 has other variables it is common to see the QB send someone in motion to identify coverage man, zone or Tampa)

44. Defense Indicators COVER 3 This is the, "I want to take away deep throws and runs up the middle" coverage.  Cover-3 is a three-deep zone with both corners and the free safety splitting the field in thirds, with zone coverage underneath by linebackers and the strong safety. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 1. To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Free safeties deep. Corners are off and will not be press WR’s. The linebackers will play inside the box , rather than aligned against a specific receiver to initially play the run and then move to coverage. Corners are off and will not be press WR’s.

45. Defense Indicators COVER 3 This is the, "I want to take away deep throws and runs up the middle" coverage.  Cover-3 is a three-deep zone with both corners and the free safety splitting the field in thirds, with zone coverage underneath by linebackers and the strong safety. COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal Free Safety Deep – zone coverage Corners Off – eyes on QB LB’s In the box Underneath passes open COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 1. To read this coverage, a quarterback will identify the Free safeties deep. Corners are off and will not be press WR’s. The linebackers will play inside the box , rather than aligned against a specific receiver to initially play the run and then move to coverage. Corners are off and will not be press WR’s.

46. Defense Indicators COVER 4 This is the "Prevent Defense." COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 2 - unless they are truly going to a prevent defense, in which they will likely just start with the four defensive backs deep and the cornerbacks will likely also play off their receivers, ready to move back into their respective zones. The linebackers may start to spread out to better cover their zones prior to the snap. This is usually where a Nickle or Dime package is used.

47. Defense Indicators COVER 4 This is the "Prevent Defense." COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS Safeties deep– zone coverage Corners Off – eyes on QB OLB’s away from middle “Nickle” or “Dime” package (personnel change) COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 2 - unless they are truly going to a prevent defense, in which they will likely just start with the four defensive backs deep and the cornerbacks will likely also play off their receivers, ready to move back into their respective zones. The linebackers may start to spread out to better cover their zones prior to the snap. This is usually where a Nickle or Dime package is used.

48. Defense Indicators COVER 6 This is the “Hybrid" COVER 0 –Run Prevention • No deep Safeties / Free Safety Moving in to box • Inside leverage in Man coverage COVER 1 – Prevent short yardage • 1 Deep Safety • Corners tight inside leverage • LB’s in Man coverage C C C C QB QB QB QB WLB WLB WLB WLB COVER 3 – No deep pass, middle run • 1 Deep Safety • Corners off • LB’s in the box SLB SLB SLB SLB WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR COVER 2 (Man) – Aggressive CB’s • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners tight outside leverage • OLB’s away from middle TE TE TE TE T T T T T T T T G G G G G G G G RB RB RB RB COVER 2 (Zone) –Pass prevention • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • OLB’s pinch to middle DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB MLB MLB MLB MLB COVER 6 - Hybrid • Combo Cover 4, cover 2 • Two sides look different DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE SS SS SS SS FS FS FS FS COVER 2 (Tampa) • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners loose w/ outside leverage • MLB usually deeper than normal COVER 4 – Prevent • 2 Deep Safeties • Corners Off • OLB’s away from middle Initially this will look like cover 2 - The two sides of the defenses will look different. The safety and cornerback on the Cover 4 side will both be deep, while the Cover 2 side will have the safety deep while the cornerback is closer to the line of scrimmage.

49. TAKE AWAYS • Motion – Motion is used to identify the defense (especially when defense is in Cover 2) or to overload • Flanks • Watch the eyes. CB eyes will tell you if it is zone or man. • Eyes on WR man coverage • Eyes on QB zone • Umpires • Focus on Line backers and watch for Strong safety. • Center will tell you where they think the MLB is for blocking. (Blocking scheme) • Back judges • Watch the safeties.