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Mtn PA HB Swing

Shotgun·Split Slot Offset·20
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Play diagram for Mtn PA HB Swing from Shotgun Split Slot Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

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Breakdown

Mtn PA HB Swing is a play-action pass out of Shotgun Split Slot Offset that sells the run fake before the HB releases out to the flat on a swing route. The diagram shows the HB starting in the backfield and arcing wide to the boundary while the offensive line holds their play-action pass protection, keeping linebackers frozen on the run fake. This is a man beater against aggressive linebackers and blitz packages, with the primary read progressing quickly to the HB swing since it is designed as a built-in checkdown or quick outlet against pressure.

Defensive Reads

Watch for linebackers flowing hard downhill at the snap, since that confirms they bit on the play-action and the HB swing lane is open Identify if the defense is in man coverage by checking if a linebacker or safety follows the HB motion or alignment pre-snap, this play wins easily against man matchups Look for a cornerback or safety sitting on the flat in zone coverage (Cover 3 sky or Cover 4 with a flat defender), since that user-controlled defender can jump the swing route for a big hit Key on outside linebacker or slot defender blitz packages, if they crash hard off the edge the swing route can get negative yardage before the HB turns upfield Against Cover 2 or Cover 4 shells with a hard-charging Sam or Will linebacker, expect this play to get contained unless the play-action fully freezes the second level

Usage Tips

Use this play on early downs when linebackers are flowing hard to stop the run, since the play-action freeze creates extra space for the HB in the flat

Check the box count pre-snap, if the defense shows six or more in the box, this play is a great answer because the swing attacks the perimeter that the extra defenders vacated

Hot route the HB swing to a flat route if you see a corner sitting low in a zone shell, this keeps the timing but gives the HB a cleaner release

Pair this play with Mtn PA Y Cross or Mtn PA Double Posts from the same set to keep the defense honest, since both start with the identical play-action mesh point

Throw this quickly against nano blitz setups since the swing route clears the LOS almost instantly and neutralizes edge pressure

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