Flag football coverage
Cover 4 in Flag Football
Cover 4 drops four defenders deep in flag and 7v7: both corners and both safeties, each with a quarter of the field. Only the linebackers stay underneath, so deep throws are very hard to complete and the short areas are thin.
How It Works
Each corner and safety owns a deep quarter. The two linebackers cover the short middle.
What Beats It
- Quick throws to the flats and short outside routes.
- Underneath crossers in front of the deep defenders.
- Don't force deep routes into four deep defenders.
How to Recognize It
Four defenders deep, with only the two linebackers underneath and one defender rushing.
Common Questions
What is Cover 4 in flag football?
Cover 4 drops four defenders deep in flag and 7v7: both corners and both safeties, each with a quarter of the field.
Plays You Can Practice Against Cover 4
Flood
Hi-Lo Opposite
Smash
