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Y Stick

Shotgun·Normal Y Off Close·11

Stick Stick Concept Pass Play

Play diagram for Y Stick from Shotgun Normal Y Off Close in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetNormal Y Off Close

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

Y Stick out of Shotgun Normal Y Off Close sends both outside receivers on vertical releases into deep corner routes to clear the underneath area, while the TE runs the namesake stick route sitting down at five yards and the slot receiver runs a quick out to the flat. The backside receiver runs a shallow drag across the field as a hot route outlet against pressure. This is a classic man and zone beater built on option routes, with the stick as the primary read since it settles in soft spots against zone and breaks away from man defenders, then progressing to the flat route and drag if the stick is covered.

Defensive Reads

Watch the linebacker depth at the snap, since shallow droppers will jump the stick route and force a quick progression to the flat or drag Identify Cover 2 or Cover 4 shells pre snap, since the corner routes on the outside will hold the safeties deep and create natural window for the stick and flat combo Look for a user controlled defender lurking in the middle of the field, since this play is vulnerable to a spy or rat in the passing lanes sitting on the stick route Cover 3 with a hard sitting linebacker can shut down the stick, so be ready to work the flat route or drag as your counter Man coverage with underneath defenders playing outside leverage struggles against the option break of the stick route, making this a strong answer against Cover 1 and Cover 0 blitzes

Usage Tips

Read the stick route first since it is the built in answer against both man and zone coverage, and only move on if a linebacker sits directly on top of it

Check pre snap for Cover 3 or Cover 4 shells with deep safeties, since the corner routes from the outside receivers will occupy the deep defenders and open up the stick and flat underneath

Use the drag route as your answer against pressure or Cover 0 blitz looks, since it clears out fast and gives a quick outlet before the pocket collapses

Pair this play with Y-Stick Dig or RPO Zone Stick in the same set to keep the defense guessing between the standard stick concept and its dig or RPO variations

Best called on second and medium to third and short situations where the stick to flat combo gives a high percentage conversion against both man and zone