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HB Draw

Singleback·Ace·12

Draw Run Play

Play diagram for HB Draw from Singleback Ace in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationSingleback

SetAce

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

HB Draw out of Singleback Ace 12 personnel shows the offensive line pass setting at the snap to sell dropback pass, while the halfback delays behind the quarterback before bursting through the middle of the line. Both outside receivers run straight vertical routes up the sideline purely to hold cornerbacks and safeties deep, keeping them out of the box. This is a base run play designed to counter aggressive pass rush and blitz tendencies by using the pass blocking look to slow down defensive linemen and linebackers, then hitting the natural cutback lane once the front flows upfield. The primary read progression is patience first, letting the blocks set up, then reading the play side gap for the initial crease before working backside if the frontside is clogged.

Defensive Reads

Watch linebacker depth at the snap, since draw plays are most vulnerable when linebackers stay disciplined and read through the offensive line instead of biting on pass rush lanes. Identify blitz packages pre-snap, particularly interior nano blitzes or A gap pressure, because these often overrun the play and open up the exact cutback lane the draw is designed to hit. Key the defensive tackles and ends, since if they get consistent penetration into the backfield before the halfback can find his crease, this play gets blown up for a loss. Check for spy or scrape exchange calls from the defense, as a disciplined middle linebacker sitting in the box rather than blitzing can diagnose the delayed handoff and close the running lane immediately. Look at safety rotation post-snap, because if a safety triggers downhill quickly instead of respecting the vertical releases from the outside receivers, he becomes a run support threat that can limit this play to minimal gains.

Usage Tips

Call this on early downs or in third and medium situations when the defense shows heavy pass rush stunts or exotic blitz packages, since the delayed handoff exploits aggressive upfield rushers. Use pre-snap motion or a hard count to bait linebackers into declaring blitz, then snap into HB Draw to hit the vacated lane. Hot route one of the outside receivers into a quick hitch if you see a corner blitz look, giving you a built in answer without abandoning the run design. Pair this with PA Boot Roll or PA Ctr Waggle out of the same Singleback Ace formation so the defense cannot key on backfield action, since both plays start with similar quarterback dropback footwork. Mix in HB Draw after a few passing plays like Curl Flats or Quick Slants to slow down linebacker run fits and keep the defense honest against play action.