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H Mtn Middle Divide

Shotgun·Spread Y-Flex Wk·11

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Play diagram for H Mtn Middle Divide from Shotgun Spread Y-Flex Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetSpread Y-Flex Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

H Mtn Middle Divide is a mountain-motion play-action style pass concept out of Shotgun Spread Y-Flex Wk that features a vertical divide combo attacking the middle of the field. The Y (TE/H) runs a deep post that breaks off a vertical stem while the outer receiver climbs a straight vertical seam up the numbers, creating a two-level stretch on any single high safety. The center and interior linemen slide protect while the backside blocker holds the edge, and the read progression starts with the inside vertical seam before working down to the post breaking across the middle, making this a man beater designed to split coverage down the seams.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, check safety alignment: a single high safety is a green light to attack the post and seam combo since the defender cannot cover both verticals. Watch the cornerback depth on the seam route side, since press man leaves the corner vulnerable to a speed release straight up the field. Post-snap, key the middle linebacker's drop, as a fast drop into the throwing lane can jump the post route if the quarterback stares it down too long. This concept struggles against Cover 4 or Cover 2 shells with two deep safeties, since both verticals run into help over the top. Be wary of user-controlled defenders sitting in a lurk technique in the middle of the field, as they can undercut the post route if the quarterback does not manipulate them with eyes first.

Usage Tips

Use the pre-snap motion to identify if the defense shifts into man or zone, since motion adjustments often expose blitz packages or reveal a single high safety look.

Take advantage of Cover 3 or Cover 1 shells where the post route can split the safety and the vertical seam clears out the flat defender.

If you see two deep safeties, hot route the post into a dig or hitch to avoid throwing into the deep half against a natural double team.

This play works best on second and long or third and medium situations where you need a chunk gain and defenses are more likely to sit back in zone.

Pair this call with H Stick or Slot Outs earlier in a drive to set up quick game tendencies, then hit Middle Divide off the same motion look for a big play once the defense bites on the short stuff.