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HB Draw

Shotgun·Y Trips Wk·11

Draw Run Play

Play diagram for HB Draw from Shotgun Y Trips Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetY Trips Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Draw out of Shotgun Y Trips Wk shows a delayed handoff to the RB after the offensive line sets up a pass protection look before opening running lanes up the middle. The trips side (three receivers to one side) and the single receiver on the backside occupy defenders vertically to sell the pass, pulling second and third level defenders out of the box. This is a run play designed to beat aggressive man and zone blitz packages by exploiting overpursuing linebackers and defensive linemen who bite on the initial pass set, with the primary read being the interior gap that opens between the guards as the line settles into their draw blocks.

Defensive Reads

Watch for defensive tackles and ends who fire hard upfield off the snap, since HB Draw is designed to use their aggression against them and create a natural cutback lane. Key on linebacker depth pre snap, if backers are shaded shallow expecting a quick pass they will be easier to freeze and beat to the second level. Identify if the defense is in man coverage with corners turning their backs in the trips bunch, since that usually means fewer eyes in the box to diagnose the run. Watch for a spy or a linebacker staying flat footed in the middle of the field, that defender is reading the mesh point and will be the first to fill the draw lane. Zone blitz calls with delayed linebacker drops can be the toughest look for this play since those backers stay square and react quickly once they see the RB take the ball.

Usage Tips

Use this play when the defense shows heavy blitz indicators pre snap such as linebackers creeping to the line or a nickel corner walked up into the box.

Let the play develop for a full second after the snap so your linemen can get into their draw blocks before you take the handoff, do not rush the RB forward immediately.

Best called on early downs like first and ten or second and short to keep defenses honest and disguise your run pass balance.

Pair this with PA Y-Out or PA Shot Corner from the same set since both use the identical trips look pre snap, forcing defenders to respect the pass threat every time they see this personnel.

Avoid calling this against disciplined zone defenses that keep linebackers home in their drops, since those defenders will sit and read the play instead of flowing to the pass.