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Mtn Jet Pull Shallow

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Play diagram for Mtn Jet Pull Shallow from Shotgun Tight Open in Madden 27

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Breakdown

Mtn Jet Pull Shallow is a shallow cross concept out of Shotgun Tight Open with a jet motion man crossing the formation before the snap. At the snap the motion man runs a shallow drag underneath from left to right, while both outside receivers push vertical up the seams on go routes to clear out the deep coverage and hold safeties. This is a man beater built around natural rub traffic from the motion, designed to spring the shallow crosser open against man coverage while the two verticals stress a single high safety.

Defensive Reads

Watch how the defense reacts to the jet motion pre-snap since a defender running across with the motion man signals man coverage and a green light for the shallow crosser. If the defense stays put and shows a two high shell, expect zone drops underneath and you should key on the flow of the linebackers to see if they widen with the shallow route or stay home. User controlled defenders sitting in a shallow zone or lurking in the middle can jump this route quickly, so bait them with pump fake mechanics if the crosser is covered. Man press coverage on the outside receivers running the verticals is the biggest counter to this play since it slows their release and lets extra defenders help underneath. Blitzes that bring pressure off the edge can disrupt the timing of this play since the shallow crosser takes a moment to develop, so throw with anticipation if you see a hot blitz look pre-snap.

Usage Tips

Use the pre-snap jet motion to identify man versus zone before the ball is even snapped, since defenders who run with the motion man across the formation confirm man coverage. Against man coverage, the shallow crosser is your first read since the natural rub from the motion creates immediate separation for a quick underneath completion. Against zone shells with defenders sitting in the shallow window, look to climb the ladder to one of the vertical routes on the outside where the seam is stretched by both go routes. This play works best on early downs or third and short since the shallow route is a high percentage, low risk completion that keeps the offense on schedule. Pair this play with Mtn PA Cross or Mtn Curls Out N Up from the same set so the defense has to respect both the shallow crosser and the deep verticals, making it harder for defenders to jump the underneath route on future snaps.

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