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Duo Wrap

Shotgun·U Off Trips·12

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Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetU Off Trips

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

Duo Wrap is a gap scheme run play out of Shotgun U Off Trips with 12 personnel that leans on double team blocks at the point of attack before a wrap block from the backside guard climbs to the second level. This is a run play designed to beat light boxes and one high safety looks, using vertical displacement up front to create a crease for the HB rather than a designed cutback like traditional zone runs. The primary read progression starts with the double team surge at the point of attack, then the HB reads the wrap blocker's kick out or climb to decide whether to press the hole or bounce outside.

Defensive Reads

Watch the middle linebacker depth and flow pre-snap, if he sits shallow and downhill he can blow up the double team before the wrap blocker climbs. Identify whether the defense is in a 4-3 over or under front, since Duo Wrap gets stonewalled by gap sound fronts that keep both defensive tackles two gapping. Look for user controlled defenders spying the backside guard's wrap block, an aggressive user linebacker can beat the puller to the hole and kill the play at the mesh point. Check safety rotation after the snap, a fast rotating single high safety filling downhill will erase the cutback lane and force the HB into contact early. This run gets shut down by odd fronts with a stacked nose tackle over the center, but it consistently gashes light box defenses playing pass first coverage shells like 2 man or 4 verts drops.

Usage Tips

Check the defensive front pre-snap and look for six or fewer men in the box before calling Duo Wrap, since this play struggles against heavy fronts with an extra run defender. Use motion or a quick glance at the strong safety alignment to confirm one high coverage, which usually means lighter run support and a cleaner double team at the point of attack. Trust the wrap blocker on the backside and let the HB press the hole hard before making one cut, avoid dancing behind the line since Duo concepts thrive on downhill decisiveness. Pair this with PA Jet Cross or PA TE Leak from the same set to keep linebackers honest on run fits after you establish Duo Wrap early in a drive. This play works best on early downs in normal or short yardage situations where defenses are still respecting balanced personnel out of the trips look.