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PA Post Shot

Shotgun·Ace Slot Offset·12

Play Action Post Pass Play

Play diagram for PA Post Shot from Shotgun Ace Slot Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

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SetAce Slot Offset

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

PA Post Shot from Shotgun Ace Slot Offset shows a play-action shot play with a deep post from the outside receiver, a deep crossing route breaking from the slot side all the way across the field, and a deep vertical shooting up the numbers on the opposite boundary. The blocking picture shows the offensive line selling run action before opening up protection for the shot concept, giving the quarterback time to work the deep middle. The primary read progression starts with the post as the main shot route, then works to the deep cross if the post is capped, with the vertical stem serving as a window clear-out and last resort deep shot.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, identify single high safety looks (Cover 3 or Cover 1) since the post route has the best chance to split the safety and attack the seam behind linebackers biting on play action. Watch for two high safeties rotating down post snap, which signals Cover 4 or Cover 2 and means the deep cross becomes the primary answer as it works away from the safety help. Key the play side linebacker depth: if he sits shallow to respect the run fake, the post window opens up quickly for a big shot play. Man coverage with no safety help over the top gets beaten badly by the post, so look for the corner's hips and leverage pre-snap to confirm man alignment. Beware disguised zone blitzes or Cover 0 pressure looks since the deep drop protection needs time to develop and a fast blitz can force the quarterback to throw off platform before routes fully break.

Usage Tips

Call this out of run heavy personnel sets on early downs to keep the defense honest on the play-action fake before hitting the shot route.

Check safety depth pre-snap: if you see a single high safety cheating to the post side, work the deep cross away from the rotation instead of forcing the post.

Use hot routes to convert the vertical route into a shallow drag if you diagnose zone coverage sitting deep, giving you a quick outlet against soft shells.

Pair this with Same Side Zone or Inside Zone earlier in the drive so the play-action fake on PA Post Shot actually freezes linebackers and safeties.

Best used on second and short or first and ten when defenses are more willing to bite on the run fake, since third and long defenders will sit back and read through the play fake.