Playbooks

Mtn PA Cross

Shotgun·Tight Open·11

Play Action Motion Pass Play Crosser Curl Deep Cross Flat Post

Play diagram for Mtn PA Cross from Shotgun Tight Open in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetTight Open

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

In 2 playbooks

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Breakdown

Mtn PA Cross is a play-action pass out of Shotgun Tight Open that sells the run fake before attacking the middle of the field with a deep crosser. The route concept shows a deep dig or crosser working from the backside all the way across the field underneath a corner route breaking to the sideline, while the near side runs a corner-post combo and the back releases into the flat as a checkdown outlet. The primary read progression starts with the deep crosser working left to right, then works to the corner route on the opposite side if the crosser is taken away, with the flat route as the last resort against underneath zone drops.

Defensive Reads

Key the middle linebacker at the snap, if he steps up hard on the run fake the crosser will have a wide throwing lane behind him Watch for a robber or lurk defender sitting in the shallow middle zone, this is the primary defender who can undercut the crosser Check safety depth pre-snap, a two high shell with safeties sitting at 10 to 12 yards can close on the crosser before it develops Man coverage on the outside receiver running the corner route is vulnerable since the play action delays the corner's leverage recognition Watch for a delayed blitz off the edge, since the play fake holds the quarterback in the pocket longer and exposes him to late pressure if protection breaks down

Usage Tips

Use this on early downs when defenses are keyed on the run since the play action freezes linebackers and opens up the crosser behind them

Look for single high safety shells pre-snap because the deep corner route can stress a lone deep defender if the crosser pulls the middle linebacker

If the defense shows two high safeties, prioritize the crosser sitting down in the void between the hashes rather than forcing the corner route

Hot route the flat back into a wheel route against man coverage to create a home run shot if the linebacker bites on the play fake

Pair this with Mtn Curls Out N Up or Mtn Drive Wheel in your play-calling sequence so the defense has to respect both the play action run fake and quick game concepts