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PA Draw Shot

I Form·Pro·21
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FormationI Form
SetPro

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Franchise HS Run OffenseOffense

Breakdown

PA Draw Shot from the I Form Pro set is a play-action shot play disguised as a delayed HB draw. The fullback and offensive line sell run blocking on the initial mesh point while the deep threats work vertically off the play-action freeze, looking to catch linebackers and safeties creeping up on the draw fake. This is a man beater and zone beater hybrid designed to exploit aggressive run fits, with the primary read progression starting at the deep shot route off the play-action boot before working back down to any underneath checkdown or the delayed HB release if the shot is covered.

Defensive Reads

Read the linebacker depth immediately after the snap: if they step up hard on the draw fake, the deep shot route should be wide open behind them. Identify single high safety shells like Cover 1 or Cover 3 pre-snap, since the play-action freeze on the middle linebacker or robber defender creates the biggest window for the shot route in those coverages. Watch for cornerback press alignment on the outside receiver, since press man with no safety help is the ideal look for the shot route to win over the top. Beware of Cover 2 or Cover 4 shells with two deep safeties who stay disciplined, since they can sit on the shot route and force you to check down to the draw or underneath option. Key user controlled defenders sitting at the second level or spying the fullback release, since a smart human lurking near the play-action fake can jump the shot route if the quarterback holds it too long.

Usage Tips

Call this on early downs in run heavy personnel counts like 1st and 10 or 2nd and short when the defense expects HB Lead Draw or Inside Zone based on your previous tendencies.

Check the safety alignment pre-snap: if you see two high safeties sitting at 10 to 12 yards or a single high safety cheating toward the box, the play-action fake has a much higher chance of drawing a bite.

Hot route the backside receiver into a quick out or slant if you diagnose man coverage with no safety help over the top, giving you a shorter completion option if the shot route is blanketed.

Pair this play in sequence with HB Lead Draw, Lead Draw, and HB Blast Alert Z Lookie earlier in the drive so linebackers start keying run fast, making the play-action freeze far more effective when you finally pull the trigger on the shot.

Avoid calling this on 3rd and long since the deep developing action takes time and puts you at risk against exotic pressure packages, and instead save it for shot opportunities on 1st down or 2nd and manageable.

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