Utilizing Cover 3 in the 4-3 Defense - Eric Inama

Coach Eric Inama discusses run fits and spot drop drills for cover 3 in the 4-3 defense played at Lindenwood University (MO).  Coach Inama is the DC at Lindenwood.

The video below is an excerpt from Multiple Ways to Utilize Cover 3 in the 4-3 Defense on Glazier Drive.

Positives of playing cover 3 

🏈Balanced vs. Run or Pass
🏈Allows you to have an 8 man box
🏈It's simple and allows guys to play fast

Negatives of playing cover 3 

🏈You must have a good defensive line
🏈Short passing game and 4 vertical passing game can be problematic
🏈You can't just be a cover 3.  You have to mix it up.

Drop Spots in cover 3

• 2 hook curl players (strong and weak)
• 2 curl flat players (strong and weak)
• Outside shoulder, 45 degree angle, the hook curl or curl flat will be 8 to 12 yards
• Country cover 3-nobody behind you in your 3rd of the field

• There are gaps outside of the tackles (Crease, Alley, Outside)