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Mtn H Angle N Out

Shotgun·Split Y Off·21

Out Angle Motion Pass Play

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Play diagram for Mtn H Angle N Out from Shotgun Split Y Off in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetSplit Y Off

Personnel

212 RB · 1 TE · 2 WR

Breakdown

Mtn H Angle N Out is a Shotgun Split Y Off passer play out of 21 personnel that combines an angle route out of the backfield with an out breaking route and two vertical clear outs. Off motion sees the H back run an angle route underneath while the frontside receiver runs a hard out to the sideline, with the two X receivers on the outside running deep clear out routes to open up the underneath zones. This is primarily a zone beater, using the angle route and out combo to attack the flat and hook zones while the vertical routes stretch the deep coverage, with the angle route to the motion back as the primary read against man coverage and the out route as the go to versus zone drops.

Defensive Reads

Read the linebacker depth before the snap, since shallow linebackers will jump the angle route and take away the primary read Key the flat defender on the out route side, if he sits low and squats on the route the quarterback should look elsewhere Watch for user controlled defenders spying the angle route out of the backfield, a common lurk threat that shuts down this concept This play struggles against aggressive man blitzes that get quick pressure before the angle route develops, so check protection or hot route the back to block if you see a nano blitz look Cover 3 zone with a hard cornerback jump on the out route can bait the quarterback into a turnover, so check the flat defender depth before throwing outside

Usage Tips

Use pre-snap motion to identify man versus zone before the snap, since the H back defender following across the formation confirms man coverage

Against man coverage, prioritize the angle route since it creates natural separation off the break for a quick easy completion

Against zone coverage, work the out route timing to hit the throwing window before the flat defender can close

This play pairs well with Mtn H Angle N Up in this set since both use similar action but attack different depths, keeping defenders guessing on the angle route breakpoint

Call this on third and short to medium situations where the angle route and out route give the quarterback a quick friendly progression

Use the vertical clear out routes to hold single high safeties, opening up more room underneath for the angle and out combo