Cover: There are two general schemes for defending against the pass: Man-to-man, where each eligible receiver is covered by a defensive back or a linebacker and Zone, where certain players (usually defensive backs and/or linebackers, though occasionally linemen as well) are assigned an area on the field (Flat, Hook, Curl and Deep) that they are to cover.

 

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Cover: When a player stays close to an opponent to prevent him from receiving a pass or making a play on offense.

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Zone Cover: Where certain players (usually defensive backs and/or linebackers, though occasionally linemen as well) are assigned an area on the field (Flat, Hook, Curl and Deep) that they are to cover.

Cover One Coverage: Man-to-man coverage with at least one safety not assigned a player to cover who can help out on deep pass routes.