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Pin Pull Sweep

Singleback·Ace·12

Sweep Pin And Pull Run Play Power Run

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Play diagram for Pin Pull Sweep from Singleback Ace in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationSingleback

SetAce

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

Pin Pull Sweep out of Singleback Ace with 12 personnel is a gap scheme run play built to attack the edge with pulling linemen. The diagram shows a tight offensive line with no receiver route concepts drawn, confirming this is a pure run play with the HB taking a sweeping path behind pulling blockers to the perimeter. The primary read progression starts with the pin blocks at the point of attack, then works to the pulling guard leading the HB through the alley, and finally the HB decision to bend the run outside or cut it up inside off the block.

Defensive Reads

Identify the box count before the snap and count defenders in the run fit versus your blockers, since this play needs a numbers edge on the perimeter to hit for a big gain. Watch for linebackers cheating outside their run fit or safeties creeping down into the box, which signals the defense is selling out to stop the sweep. Key the edge defender and outside linebacker reaction to the pulling guard, since a disciplined defender who stays home on the edge and forces the pull to redirect will slow this play down. This concept struggles against fast flowing 3-4 fronts with quick reacting linebackers and disciplined edge setters who do not bite on the pin block action. It hits best against defenses that overcommit to interior gap runs or leave the edge light due to blitz packages sending extra rushers up the middle.

Usage Tips

Run this on early downs like first and ten or second and short to keep defenses honest against your inside zone and duo concepts from the same formation. Check the defensive front pre-snap and look for light boxes or defenders aligned inside, since Pin Pull Sweep wants numbers advantage on the edge rather than a stacked interior front. If the defense shows an overload to the play side, use your pre-snap flip or motion to run it away from the extra defender. Pair this with HB Dive and Inside Zone earlier in a series so linebackers start flowing hard downhill, then hit them with the sweep to gash the edge once they overcommit. Against aggressive user defenders who crash down on the pull blockers, trust your HB to press the hole longer and let the edge blocks develop before committing outside.