Master This Cover 1 Field Boundary Structure - Coach's Clinic with Clayton Carlin

Every defensive coordinator is searching for that perfect coverage to shut down modern offenses, but sometimes the answer lies in mastering a single, versatile alignment. In this coach's clinic, we break down a game-changing Cover 1 alignment that can transform your defense.

In our video, Clayton Carlin, Defensive Analyst, University of Louisiana discusses his "Bama"  Cover 1 Structure.

You can view his remaining four Cover 1 (with a low hole player) coverages at: Multiple Coverages from a 1 High Look out of a Multiple 4-2-5 Defense (Glazier Drive).

 

Defensive Overview

4-2-5 Defense
Field/Boundary Structure (Nickel Does Not Adjust to FIB)
Multiple Looks in the Box
Predominantly 1 High, Cover 1 Defense
40% Cover 1 on the Year

Bama (as discussed in the video)

Cover 1 with a Low Hole Player
Cut Shallows with the Low Hole Player
DBs Play MEs
DBs Play with Divider Leverage
Post Player: QB Player vs Run

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