Do You Know When To Call The Right Defense?

Do you really know when is the right time to call zone defense? The scary part, is that many coaches do not why they are really calling specific defenses, or when is the best time to play zone versus playing man defense.

In the above clip, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo breaks down different defensive scenarios with defensive film study and shows us when is the right time to call Cover 2, Cover 3 or Cover 4.

Sometimes the type of defensive calls a coach can make are restricted by the abilities of his player personnel, however it is still good to understand the strategic differences between three main types of zone coverages.

In the video, the Kansas City Chiefs coordinator breaks down his defensive play calling philosophy alongside two other NFL legends. Any football coach should be able to watch this video and pick up some tidbits that they can apply to their defensive play calling right away.

We all know the old mantra that defense wins championships, but the game of football is a game of chess and having the right defensive strategy can make all the difference for a team. Know the main differences between the primary zone coverages and when to call Cover 2, Cover 3, Cover 4.