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Cover 4 plays quarters over the top with only three underneath — built to stop the deep ball. Beat it underneath with stick, snag, slant-flat, and the quick game.
Plays Formations Defenses Routes Plays that beat Cover 4 Where Cover 4 is soft Underneath and the flats — only three short defenders (stick / snag / quick game) Intermediate crossers in front of the bailing quarters defenders Hitch / smash-hitch quick game on the squatting corners' soft cushion Where it's strong — don't attack here Deep shots — four deep defenders make it very hard to win over the top Straight verticals get bracketed Matchups are derived from XO Gridmaker's coverage catalog — the same engine that grades plays inside Coach Cal.