Quarters vs. the Run Game – Adding the Safeties

Pattern-reading quarters is our most frequently used coverage scheme, as it allows us to be sound against most passing attacks and keep the box loaded to defend the run. In this way, quarters is a rather unique coverage. It gives us protection against vertical passing while allowing for up to nine defenders in the box, depending on the offensive formation. We can play cover 4 against virtually any offensive scheme and there are many variations and adjustments we can make to protect against di...Login to Read More