You are here:About>Sports>Football
About.comFootball
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg
Suggested Reading

Football 101Glossary

New posts to the Football forums:

Which team will be the most improved ...New Member in Blk N SilverSean Taylor's Murderers should

"About Football Glossary - Cover"

From James Alder,
Your Guide to Football.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Definition: To defend a position, player, or location on the field.
Examples: Each defender is usually assigned a player or area of the field to cover on each play.
Las Vegas on a Budget

Find a BargainHotel DealsCheap EatsFree AttractionsEntertainment for Less

 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.