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Mtn WR Outside Zone

Shotgun·Bunch Str Offset·11

Outside Zone Motion Run Play Zone Run

Play diagram for Mtn WR Outside Zone from Shotgun Bunch Str Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetBunch Str Offset

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

Mtn WR Outside Zone is a zone run play out of Shotgun Bunch Str Offset that uses pre-snap WR motion across the formation to shift numbers before the snap. The offensive line executes an outside zone blocking scheme, flowing laterally to seal the edge and create a cutback lane, while the HB takes the handoff and reads his blockers from playside to backside. This is a pure zone run play designed to attack light boxes and outnumber the defense on the perimeter, with the primary read being the playside edge defender and linebacker flow before deciding to bounce outside or cut back.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, check safety depth and count the box, if the defense has only six in the box with two deep safeties, outside zone has a clean numbers advantage. Watch how the defense reacts to the WR motion, if a linebacker or safety rotates hard to follow the motion man, that side is likely giving up a numbers deficit against the run. Post-snap, key the playside defensive end or edge rusher, if he crashes hard inside to string out the zone blocking, look to bounce the run outside for a big gain. This play struggles against fast-flowing linebackers and aggressive edge defenders who stay disciplined and hold the line of scrimmage, forcing a cutback into a clogged interior. Watch for a user controlled defender spying the backfield or sitting in the alley, a smart user defender can blow up the cutback lane if the offensive line does not sustain blocks long enough.

Usage Tips

Use the WR motion pre-snap to identify if the defense is in man or zone, a defender following the motion man across the formation is a strong indicator of man coverage.

Call this play when the defensive front shows light boxes of six or fewer defenders, especially against nickel or dime personnel that lack extra run support.

Pair this with Mtn Inside Zone and Mtn HB Base earlier in a series so linebackers commit to downhill run fits, then hit this outside zone concept to attack the edge once they are flowing hard inside.

On the stick, manually take control of the HB after the handoff so you can press the hole and make a one cut decision based on how the edge defender and cornerback are playing the perimeter.

Best used on early downs (first and second down) in normal distance situations to stay ahead of the chains and keep the defense honest against your play-action shots like Mtn PA Wheel Cross out of the same set.