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HB Zone Wk

Singleback·Bunch Ace·12

Inside Zone Run Play Zone Run

Play diagram for HB Zone Wk from Singleback Bunch Ace in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationSingleback

SetBunch Ace

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

HB Zone Wk is a weakside inside zone run out of Singleback Bunch Ace with 12 personnel. The offensive line and both tight ends execute zone blocking steps to the weak side, working double teams at the point of attack before climbing to the second level linebackers, while the bunch alignment removes a defender from the box count and creates natural rub potential if the defense tries to crash extra bodies down. The running back's aiming point is the weakside B gap, and the primary read progression is the frontside combo block into the read of the first hard defender showing off the edge, working backside cutback lanes if the frontside gap gets clogged.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, count the box defenders and check safety depth, since a single high safety with light box numbers is the green light to run this play. Watch linebacker alignment to the weak side, if the weakside linebacker is shaded outside the tackle box, the cutback lane opens up for a big gain. Post-snap, key the play side defensive end and any user-controlled defender crashing down hard, since disciplined edge defenders who stay home on contain can blow up the frontside run and force the cutback. This run struggles against odd fronts with a nose tackle occupying double teams and a stacked linebacker reading run fits quickly, so expect penetration if the defense diagnoses inside zone pre-snap. Man coverage on the bunch receivers usually means a lighter box, but watch for a blitzing linebacker off the weak side edge that can beat the zone blocking scheme before the running back reaches the line.

Usage Tips

Run this out of neutral downs like second and medium to keep defenses honest against a bunch look that often signals pass. Check the box count before the snap and if the defense has fewer than six in the box, this is an automatic go against light fronts. Use the bunch alignment to your advantage by motioning one of the bunch receivers to check for man versus zone before the snap, since man coverage will follow the motion and confirm you can run behind numbers. Pair this with PA Boot or PA Boot Rt from the same bunch look to keep linebackers hesitant on run fits later in a series. Avoid calling this against stacked fronts with an extra safety rolled down into the box, since the weakside cutback lane will be occupied.