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Mtn Bunch HB Draw

Shotgun·Tight Flex Wk·11

Draw Motion Run Play

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Play diagram for Mtn Bunch HB Draw from Shotgun Tight Flex Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetTight Flex Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

Breakdown

Mtn Bunch HB Draw is a delayed run concept out of the Shotgun Tight Flex Wk bunch look, designed to sell pass protection before handing off to the HB. The offensive line shows a pass-blocking set with the QB stepping back, drawing the defensive line and linebackers upfield before the interior blockers seal the running lane. This is a pure run play built to counter aggressive pass rushes and blitz-heavy defenses, with the primary read being the initial step and cutback lane behind the center and guards once the defense flows toward the perceived pass drop.

Defensive Reads

Key the defensive ends and outside linebackers immediately after the snap, since aggressive upfield rushers create the cutback lanes this play is designed to exploit. Check pre-snap for blitz indicators like linebackers creeping to the line or safeties rotating down, as those looks tell you the defense is selling out on pass rush. If the defense stays disciplined with linebackers reading through the mesh point instead of rushing, they can blow this play up before it develops. Watch for a user-controlled defender spying the backfield or sitting in the middle of the field, since a spy or lurking Mike linebacker takes away the draw's effectiveness. Man coverage with defenders turning their backs to the line on motion is a green light, since those defenders are occupied downfield and cannot help in the run fit.

Usage Tips

Call this on early downs or in third and medium situations when the defense shows pressure or an overload blitz look pre-snap.

Watch for defenses that widen their ends or crash hard off the edge, since that opens up the natural cutback lane for the HB.

Use motion pre-snap to check if the defense is playing man or zone, since a defender following the motion man across the formation signals man coverage and a lighter box for the draw.

Pair this play with Mtn Bunch Drive or Mtn Y Cross earlier in a series so the defense respects the pass look from this same bunch formation before you dial up the draw.

Avoid calling this against disciplined defenses that sit their linebackers and read the mesh point, since those defenders can diagnose the draw and fill the lane quickly.