What is the primary goal of reading a defense in football?

Understanding Football Routes and Defenses

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Randall Boldin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To determine the best time to call a timeout
To identify the defensive scheme and adjust the play accordingly
To decide which player should be substituted
To determine the weather conditions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which defensive alignment is typically used to stop a passing play?
4-3 Defense
Nickel Defense
Goal Line Defense
3-4 Defense
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a defense is showing a "Cover 2" scheme, what are the safeties doing?
Both safeties are blitzing
Both safeties are covering deep halves of the field
One safety is covering deep, and the other is blitzing
Both safeties are covering the line of scrimmage
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a "Cover 3" defense, how is the field divided?
Into three deep zones
Into three short zones
Into three man-to-man matchups
Into three blitz packages
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key indicator of a blitz coming from the defense?
Defensive backs playing off the line of scrimmage
Linebackers creeping towards the line of scrimmage
Defensive linemen dropping back into coverage
Safeties moving to the sidelines
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which route is most effective against a "Cover 2" defense?
Slant Route
Post Route
Out Route
Screen Pass
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when a defense is in "man coverage"?
Each defender is responsible for a specific zone
Each defender is responsible for a specific offensive player
The defense is focusing on stopping the run
The defense is focusing on stopping the pass
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