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HB Draw

Shotgun·Doubles Y-Flex·11

Draw Run Play

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Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetDoubles Y-Flex

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Draw out of Doubles Y-Flex is a designed delay run that disguises itself as a dropback pass before handing the ball off to the HB on a slight delay. The offensive line initially sets up in pass protection to sell the pass rush upfield before turning to execute run blocks at the second level, opening a lane through the interior. This is a pure run play built to attack aggressive pass rush teams and blitz-heavy defenses, with the primary read being the frontside gap first and a cutback lane as the backup option if defenders overpursue.

Defensive Reads

Check linebacker depth before the snap since shallow, aggressive linebackers who crash downhill on run fakes get gashed by this play. Identify if the defense is in a Cover 1 or Cover 3 blitz look with man coverage on the outside receivers, since that usually means fewer defenders are staying home in the box. Key the defensive ends and edge rushers post-snap, if they are selling hard upfield on a speed rush the draw will hit big because the natural cutback lane opens behind them. Beware of defenses running a spy or a linebacker sitting in a delayed blitz read, since that defender can diagnose the draw and blow it up before the HB reaches the line. This play struggles against disciplined zone fronts with linebackers reading through the backfield, so avoid calling it against defenses that stay square and patient at the snap.

Usage Tips

Call this play against defenses that show heavy pass rush tendencies or when the CPU or opponent has been bringing extra pressure on early downs. Use it on second and short or first and ten to keep defenses honest and slow down aggressive edge rushers who are selling out for the quarterback. Watch for blitz packages pre-snap since the delayed handoff exploits defenders who are already crashing upfield out of their gaps. Pair this with Read Option and RPO Zone Peek earlier in a series so the defense starts keying run fits too slowly, then hit them with the draw timing when they overcommit to blitzing the passer. Avoid calling this against disciplined zone defenses that stay patient with contain rushers, since those linebackers will sit and read the backfield action.