Title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Estimated Time: 2.5 hoursPurpose: Introduction to the Smash, Flood and Vertical concepts that beat cover 2

Performance Problem: The quarterback role in football is crucial. The timeconstraints on his decision making is about 15 seconds before a play and 4 secondsduring a play. On the first day of camp these quarterbacks are challenged to recognizecover 2 and make the proper offensive check. Then anticipate where the defender will beon the play and complete passes in the open areas of the zone coverage. All summer thequarterbacks have completed these tasks 80% of the time. The quarterbacks must raisetheir level of execution of these task 95% in order for the team to win.

Proposed Instructional Solution: Instruct the quarterbacks on how to identify cover2 and make the proper adjustments in a classroom setting, interactive setting on the field, incompetition, then review then evaluate the effectiveness of the players performance.

Overview: The focal point of this training is teaching a quarterback how to identify cover 2and check the correct route concepts to beat it. This instruction is focused on the sport offootball. The quarterback position is the person who control the distribution of the football.The coverage refers to what the defensive scheme the opposing team is utilizing the limit theadvancement of the offense. The storyboard presents the flow of activities for a 120-minutesof the first day of training camp. The process of teaching the quarterback to identify and adjustto what he sees.

Expected outcomes: The quarterbacks will be able to identify cover 2 and make thecorrect adjustments 95% of the time to advance the offense and out scheme the defensive call.

Title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Estimated Time: 2.5 hoursPurpose: Introduction to the Smash, Flood and Vertical concepts that beat cover 2

Context: This is an introductory training session on the 1st day of fall camp forquarterbacks. This formal training details methods for reading defensive coverage,also making meticulous adjustments to beat the specific coverage. Smash, Floodand the Vertical concepts are all designed to attack the weakness of the zone.

Major Objectives:1. By the end of this instruction, learners will be able to identify cover 2 coverage.2. By the end of this instruction, learners will be able to check Smash, Verts or

Flood concept after recognizing cover 2.3. By the end of this instruction, learner will be able to complete passes to the open

area in the zone 95% of the time.4. By the end of this instruction, learners will be able to advance the ball versus

cover 2 efficiently.

Resources: Handouts (AO), projector, notebook/pens, markers, dry erase board,XOS Technology, scout team players, footballs, football helmet and cleatsFacilities: Manley Field House, Ensley Indoor FacilityStakeholders: Facilitator- Coach Greene; Audience-Quarterback group of 4

Title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Estimated Time: 120 minPurpose: Introduction to the Smash, Flood and Vertical concepts that beat cover 2

Flow of lesson: Diagram of overall flow of unit

Description: Brief list of key points in each section of unit

Introduction Live Action Demo Debrief

• Cover 2 Adjustments on board

• Cover 2 beater concepts • Coach and players engage in

classroom setting

• Walk-thru - slow temp teaching

• Skelly – Offense vs defense competition focusing on passing

• Team – Offensive vs defense competition focusing on passing

• Self-Assessment/Peer Critique

• Coaching Critique

25 Minutes

Performance Problem: Quarterbacks have identified cover 2 and made the correctadjustments 80% of the time, in order to win the quarterbacks must execute the offensiveadjustments 95% of the time.

Instructional Solution: Teach players to execute the task on paper, on video, physically, andmentally through an intro, practice/assessment and reflection.

25 Minutes70 Minutes

Course title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Activity Title: Introduction to Cover 2 Estimated Time: 10 minutes

Instructional Activity Description:• Re-Introduce the Cover 2 concept• Overview the alignment of the defensive safeties• Overview the alignment of the corners and

linebackers• Overview the weak points in the coverage

Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Learners take notes on lecture • Learners respond to posed questions

Resources Required: • Power Point on XOS Technology explaining cover 2 in slide

format and video• Dry erase board to draw up defense on board• Advanced Organizers (Handouts), notebook, pencil

Notes: • Overview of the defensive scheme to gauge the player

knowledge of the defensive scheme.• Short video clips of the coverage to give learners a visual of

what they should expect while competing against the defense.• Coach ask a list of questions to ask learners what they thought

about the video clips.

Key learning outcomes:• Learners will be able to identify that its cover 2 based on the

defensive players alignments.

Key Content Points:• Defensive players alignment • Eye discipline and recognition• Video analysis – The players must be knowledgeable of the

defensive scheme.

Course title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Activity Title: Introduction to Smash, Verts and Flood Concepts Estimated Time: 15 minutes

Instructional Activity Description:• Introduce Flood (Ohio), Verts, and Smash concepts.• Overview of how these concepts beat cover 2.• Overview of quarterback progression and reads.

Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Learners take notes on lecture • Learners respond to posed questions

Resources Required: • Power Point on XOS Technology explaining cover 2 in slide

format and video• Dry erase board to draw up defense on board• Notebook, pencil

Notes: • Overview of Verts, Flood and Smash concepts.• Short videos of quarterbacks successfully executing these plays

versus cover 2.• Coach asks questions to players about what they should look at

throughout the play.• Players go on dry erase board and draw up the offensive route

concepts.

Key learning outcomes:• Learners will be able to check Smash, Verts or Flood when

identifying cover 2 alignment from defensive players 95% of the time.

• Identify the reason for checking certain route concepts.

Key Content Points:• Smash, Verts, Flood progression (1st read, 2nd read, 3rd read).

Course title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Activity Title: Walk Through Estimated Time: 10 minutes

Instructional Activity Description:• Hands-on learning for the quarterback• Talking and physically going through progression• Quarterback and receiver connection

Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Learners respond to coaching• Learners are challenged to recall information• Learners respond to situational football

Resources Required:

• Football, cleats, team attire

Notes: • Most experienced quarterback is up first providing an example

for the rest of the group of 5. The offense will first be provided with a look of what cover 2 looks like by scout players. This period is a no helmet period with a lot of talking and personal instruction. This provides learners with a different method to learn information.

• Quarterbacks begin throwing the ball around to the quarterbacks.

Key learning outcomes:• Learners will be able to identify who the defense and make the

proper checks.• Determine the reason why a certain route should become open

vs cover 2.

Key Content Points:• Quarterback fundamentals and progression

Course title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Activity Title: Skelly Estimated Time: 25 minutes

Instructional Activity Description:• Discuss procedures of quarterback that is up to throw

the ball (Quarterback must complete the pass)• Coach the best method to beating the coverage.• Coach led Q/A while watching the quarterback who

is in practice.

Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Learners respond to coaching• Learners are challenged to recall information • Learners respond to situation football

Resources Required:

• Football, cleats, helmet, team attire

Notes: • This period is competition without the use of offensive and

defensive lineman. It allows quarterbacks to recognize coverage at a much faster pace than a walk-thru, however without the presence of the defensive line. The drill is designed for the quarterbacks to recognize coverage and go through the passing progression at a fast rate.

Key learning outcomes:• Identify the causes for check cover 2.• Compare and contrast the performance of the quarterbacks in

the game.

Key Content Points:• Quarterback progression from read 1, 2 and 3.• Smash, Verts and Flood concept execution

Course title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Activity Title: Live Practice Estimated Time: 35 minutes

Instructional Activity Description:• Discuss procedures of quarterback that is up to throw

the ball• Quarterback must complete the pass• Coach led Q/A while watching the quarterback who

is in practice.

Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Learners respond to coaching• Learners are challenged to recall information • Learners respond to situation football

Resources Required:

• Football, cleats, helmet, team attire

Notes: • This period involves competition between the entire offensive

and defensive unit. It will be harder to recognize the defensive coverage because there is more bodies on the field. The quarterback must also remain poised when facing pressure from the defensive line. All 5 quarterbacks split up the reps and have the chance to compete.

Key learning outcomes:• Learners will be able to make the proper checks and go through

the proper procedure during this team period 95% of the time.

Key Content Points:• Common disguises for cover 2 identified• Communication with the offense from the quarterback

Course title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Activity Title: Post Practice Meeting: Self-Assessment/Peer Critique Estimated Time: 15 minutes

Instructional Activity Description:• Learners share ideas and questions based on what

they see on film• Open dialogue on improvements from players• Coach adds questions to engage learners and prompts

all to participate

Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Learners take notes

Resources Required: • Power Point on XOS Technology explaining cover 2 in slide

format and video• Dry erase board to draw up defense on board• Notebook, pencil

Notes: • After practice has conceded the quarterbacks meet up with the

coach and our given the opportunity to watch the skelly period on film. This meeting takes place in the QB meeting room. The learners compare what they have seen during certain plays from the practice on video clips and pose questions.

Key learning outcomes:• Evaluate the effectiveness of each quarterbacks performance

through self-critique.

Key Content Points:• Learner-to-learner interaction in small group setting

Course title: Cover 2 Offensive Adjustments Training Activity Title: Post Practice Meeting: Coach Critique Estimated Time: 10 minutes

Instructional Activity Description:• Coach gives a summative evaluation of the practice• Watch practice clips, coach adds comments and

prompts all to participate in discussion

Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Learners take notes

Resources Required: • Power Point on XOS Technology explaining cover 2 in slide

format and video• Dry erase board to draw up defense on board• Notebook, pencil

Notes: • Coach uses the guidelines for running the offensive concepts

and questions about the players performance. The coach re-introduces important details about what to look for from the defense. Then, compares uses feedback from the self-assessment and peer review to clarify any disconnect. He watches the Team period from practice for assessment.

• Pose questions for the quarterbacks to challenge their ideas.

Key learning outcomes:• Evaluate the performance of the quarterbacks during practice. • Identify areas for improvement for the quarterbacks.• Determine reasons why individuals are successful and others

struggle.

Key Content Points:• Challenge the learners audio skills through dialogue about

practice• Challenge the visual learners skills through watching the team

clips from practice