Examples of a field/boundary concept defense using MAN coverage: Field Players: Nose (1 tech.

), DE (5
tech. vs. TE Sam adjusts to 9 tech.) Sam, Strong Safety, and Field Corner. Boundary Players: DT (3 tech.),
Rush (9 tech. No TE outside shade of EMLOS), Will, Free Safety, Boundary Corner.

Cover 1 Rat

R T N E

W M S SS
BC
FC
HOLE

FS

HOLE

*Note: S/S is the adjuster to the formation to the field. Vs. 3x1 to the field Sam leave the box on #3

Cover 1 Rat

R T N E
W
FS M S
BC FC

SS
*Note F/S is the adjuster to formation to the boundary.

Example of a field/boundary concept defense using ZONE coverage. Zone coverage featured here is
Cover 6 meaning the Field side players are playing quarters (cover 4), and the boundary side players
are playing cover 2. Cover 6 is a very common field/boundary based coverage.

Cover 6

R T N E
BC S Flat
Flat M
W
FC
Hook/Curl Hook/Curl
SS
FS

1/2 1/4 1/4

Adjustments vs. passing strength into the boundary: Will leaves the box to apex, Mike will adjust his
drop as hes keying #3.