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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.

Uncovered Option: An uncovered option, also known as a naked option, is an option that is not backed by another position. For example, if you sell a call option without owning the stock that you would have to . . . View Full Definition

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.

Cover Or Coverage: Preventing a player from gaining yards; in pass coverage, a defender follows a receiver to prevent him from catching a pass; in kick coverage, members of the kicking team try to prevent a lo . . . View Full Definition

Cover Four Coverage: As above, with the corners and safeties dropping into deep coverage, with each taking one-fourth of the width of the field. Also referred to as Quarters.

Types Of Coverage:: There are 5 main types of coverage: Cover Zero Coverage - Strict man-to-man coverage with no help from safeties (usually a blitz play with at least five men crossing the line of scrimmage)., . . . View Full Definition

Discovery Space: According to Stephen Greenblatt, this is 'A central opening or alcove concealed behind a curtain in the center of the frons scenae. The curtain could be drawn aside to 'discover' tableaux su . . . View Full Definition

Group Health Coverage: A health benefits plan that covers a group of people as permitted by state and federal law.

Liability Coverage: Insurance protection against injury and damage claims by third parties, available as option for car rentals.