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man coverage
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈmæn ˌkʌv.ər.ɪdʒ/ us /ˈmæn ˌkʌv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/(alsoman-to-man coverage)
in sports such as American football, the act of each player on the defence trying to defend against one player on the offence:
If you are playing man coverage and one player forgets his assignment, the offence can take advantage of the mistake and score a touchdown.
In man-to-man coverage, the defensive backs have the task of guarding against the wide receivers.
The quarterback saw that the defence was playing man coverage and looked for a receiver to get open.
The team has shut-down cornerbacks who excel in man coverage.
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