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0 1 Trap

Shotgun·Flex Y Off Wk·11

Trap Run Play Power Run

Play diagram for 0 1 Trap from Shotgun Flex Y Off Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetFlex Y Off 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 Flex Y Off Wk that pulls a lineman across the formation to trap the first threat off the edge, creating a natural running lane at the point of attack. The diagram shows the HB aligned next to the QB taking a quick angled path into the line just off center, hitting the hole created by the trap block before the second level defenders can flow. This is a pure run play with no route options, so the primary read is the trap block: press the hole hard, and if the trap defender is sealed, get downhill immediately for the cutback lane.

Defensive Reads

Watch for a 3 technique or interior defender crashing hard into the backfield pre-snap, since that is exactly what the trap block is designed to exploit. Stacked linebackers reading run fits quickly and filling the trap gap on snap can blow this play up before the puller gets there. User controlled defensive tackles who stay home instead of crashing take away the trap advantage and force a negative play. Look for safety alignment showing eight in the box, which signals the defense is sitting on the run and daring you to throw, so consider audibling to a play-action shot instead. Fast flowing linebackers who diagnose the pull and squeeze the trap hole early can string this out to the sideline, so have a cutback plan ready.

Usage Tips

Run this on early downs like first and second and short to medium yardage to stay ahead of the chains without tipping pass intent.

Check the defensive front pre-snap for a 3 technique or shaded DT crashing inside, since the trap block is designed to punish penetrating linemen who are too aggressive.

Pair this with RPO Power Peek and RPO Zone Peek from the same set so the defense has to respect both the trap action and the RPO tags off similar HB paths.

Use manual acceleration through the trap hole rather than the aggressive slide to hit the crease before the linebacker can fill.

Mix in Counter Y Lead Read Option and HB Draw from this set to keep linebackers guessing between gap schemes and zone reads out of the same personnel look.