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Mtn RPO Peek Stick

Shotgun·Split Slot Offset·20

RPO Stick Stick Concept Motion Pass Play Run Play

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Play diagram for Mtn RPO Peek Stick from Shotgun Split Slot Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetSplit Slot Offset

Personnel

202 RB · 0 TE · 3 WR

Breakdown

Mtn RPO Peek Stick is an RPO out of Shotgun Split Slot Offset that gives the quarterback a run/pass conflict read on the play side linebacker. The diagram shows the offensive line executing an inside zone blocking scheme while the running back takes a handoff path, and the outside receiver runs a vertical route that breaks outward into a corner while the inside slot receiver runs the stick route (a quick out from the stick concept) with a receiver in the backfield motioning across to peek at the box count before the snap. The primary read progression starts with the QB reading the alley or flat defender: if that defender sits on the stick or crashes down on the run, the QB peeks outside to the vertical breaking route, otherwise he hands off or pulls the ball to attack the stick zone beater underneath.

Defensive Reads

Watch the flat or alley defender immediately after the snap, since his run/pass conflict determines whether the QB hands the ball off or pulls it for the stick throw. Check linebacker depth pre-snap, shallow linebackers crashing downhill open up the stick sit route and the outside vertical breaking route. Man coverage on the outside receiver is vulnerable to the vertical release into the corner break, so look for a cornerback playing tight technique as a green light to peek that way. Zone shells with a hard cloud corner or squatting cornerback on the stick route can shut down the quick game read, forcing the QB to trust the run. User controlled defenders sitting in the peek receiver's lane or lurking underneath the stick zone are the biggest threat to this concept, so account for user aggression before pulling the trigger on the pass option.

Usage Tips

Use the pre-snap motion to peek at the defensive numbers in the box before deciding whether to key run or pass off the snap.

Attack light boxes with the inside zone hand off and attack heavy boxes or hard flat drops with the stick and vertical combo.

This play punishes zone defenses that key run first, so call it on early downs when defenses expect run out of 20 personnel.

Hot route the stick runner into a flat route if you see a robber or bracket look toward the slot to create instant separation.

Pair this play with Mtn RPO Peek Swing and Mtn RPO Read Swing in the same set so the defense cannot sit on one flat key and the run action stays consistent.