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HB Draw

Shotgun·Trey Y-Flex·11

Draw Run Play

Play diagram for HB Draw from Shotgun Trey Y-Flex in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetTrey Y-Flex

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Draw out of Shotgun Trey Y-Flex sells a passing look with three receivers stacked to the trips side and a tight end attached before the offensive line settles into a delayed run block, giving the interior defenders a beat to bite on pass rush lanes before the running back takes the handoff up the middle. The line pass sets initially then engages the front to open a crease, while the running back reads the mike and will backers flow before hitting the hole. This is a run play designed to punish aggressive pass rush teams and blitz-heavy defenses, with the primary read progression being the backside guard and center double team, then the running back's one cut decision based on linebacker leverage.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, check linebacker depth and alignment, since draw is most effective when backers are shaded toward pass rush lanes or showing blitz. Watch for a spy or a designated defender staying home in the box, as this is the primary counter that blows up the draw before it develops. Post-snap, key the mike linebacker's first two steps, if he flows hard upfield on a pass rush read the crease opens quickly for the running back. User controlled defenders sitting in a lurk technique near the line of scrimmage can diagnose and close the draw lane fast, so avoid this call if the opponent consistently spies with a linebacker. Man coverage with off ball zone droppers behind it is the ideal shell to attack, since the underneath defenders are focused on receivers rather than run fits.

Usage Tips

Call this on early downs or in third and medium situations when the defense shows heavy pass rush tendencies or has been getting good pressure with four man rushes.

Pre-snap, identify if the defense is in a nickel or dime package with light boxes, since draw hits hardest against pass heavy personnel that is selling out to rush the passer.

Delay the snap count slightly if possible to bait linebackers into upfield rush lanes before the ball is snapped, maximizing the window for the running back to find the crease.

Sequence this play after calling several dropback passes from Trey Y-Flex like Dagger or Stick so the defense keys pass rush and linebacker depth increases, making the draw hit even bigger.

Avoid calling this against defenses sitting in soft zone shells with linebackers reading run first, since spy or scrape techniques diagnose the draw quickly and limit the gain.