As per your request, KSR will try to post a weekly football glossary. In this edition, we’ll discuss two frequently used football terms along with answering a couple of your questions. Let’s get straight to business:
Cover 2 Zone Defense
The Cover 2 Zone is a pass defense scheme that is identifiable by the two safeties being lined up on the hash and are responsible for the deep two halves of the football field. In this coverage, the cornerbacks (CBs) are aligned close to the line of scrimmage facing the widest eligible receiver.