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0 1 Trap

Shotgun·Doubles Offset Wk·11

Trap Run Play Power Run

Play diagram for 0 1 Trap from Shotgun Doubles Offset Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetDoubles Offset Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

0 1 Trap is a gap scheme run play out of Shotgun Doubles Offset Wk that pulls a blocker across the formation to trap the first defender inside the tackle box, creating a running lane for the HB. The diagram shows the HB starting slightly behind and offset from the QB, taking a quick angled path toward the trap hole between the guard and center. This is a pure run play designed to attack aggressive interior fronts and light boxes, with the primary read being the trap block: key the pulling blocker and follow the HB path into the gap that opens off the trap.

Defensive Reads

Watch the defensive tackle alignment pre-snap since a shaded three technique or nose tackle shooting gaps is the ideal target for the trap block. Key the linebacker depth at the snap, shallow linebackers who fly downhill fast can be trapped easily while linebackers sitting back read the play faster and fill the gap. This run beats gap-shooting fronts and single high safety looks where the box count favors the offense. User controlled defensive linemen who spy or stay home in the trap gap will blow this play up before the blocker can get there. Stacked fronts with extra run support defenders, like a 46 look or dime front with the safety in the box, shut this down since there is no numbers advantage.

Usage Tips

Check the defensive front pre-snap and look for a light box with six or fewer defenders since this play struggles against stacked fronts.

Use this against aggressive interior defensive linemen who shoot gaps hard, since the trap block is designed to punish penetration.

Pair this with RPO Power Peek or RPO Peek Slant from the same set so the defense has to respect both the trap run action and the quick game off similar formation looks.

Avoid calling this into heavy blitz packages with extra defenders crashing downhill, since the trap blocker can get overwhelmed before establishing the kick block.

Use manual control on the HB right after the handoff to press the hole hard and cut off the trap block rather than dancing behind the line.