What's the simplest, most effective coverage you can teach? Let's take a look at coaching Cover 3 Coverage in the 4-2-5 Defense.

Coaches love to over-complicate things. In a lot of situations, the less complicated answer would be the better one. That's often the case with coverage packages.

Aside from trying to run every coverage, many coaches are running a coverage that is much more complicated than necessary. If you're in a league, conference or level where the teams you need to beat are run heavy offenses, Cover 3 coverage might be perfect for you.

I'm going to break down how to teach Cover 3 coverage for the 4-2-5 Defense, but the teachings are very similar no matter what defensive front you choose.

Show Links

Coaching Cover 3 Coverage in the 4-2-5 Defense on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sYTcU5zsaE4

The Up Front Offensive Line System by Dave Christensen: https://joedanielfootball.com/upfront

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