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Mtn Shuffle H-Choice

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Breakdown

Mtn Shuffle H-Choice is a play-action based passing concept out of Singleback Deuce Close 12 personnel that leans on a choice route from the H-back to attack whichever coverage shell the defense shows. The shuffle action from the fullback or H-back sells run action before he settles or breaks based on the leverage of the nearest defender, making this a natural man and zone hybrid beater. Your primary read progression starts with the H-Choice route since it adjusts to man or zone, then works to any underneath crossers or flat routes that the play-action bootleg action opens up as the second read.

Defensive Reads

Watch the H-back or fullback release immediately after the snap since his choice route breaks differently against man leverage compared to zone drops. Key the play side linebacker depth presnap, if he is sitting shallow expecting run support this concept will hold him just long enough for the choice route to sit behind him. Identify Cover 3 or Cover 4 shells since the choice route settling into the intermediate zone is a strong answer against those drop coverages. Beware disguised Cover 0 or man blitz packages, since immediate pressure can collapse the pocket before the play-action fake fully develops and force an early checkdown. Look for a user lurking underneath in Tampa 2 or Cover 6 concepts, since a smart user defender can jump the choice route if the quarterback stares it down too long.

Usage Tips

Check the box count before the snap to confirm the run action will actually hold linebackers, since this play only works if the play-action fake sells against base fronts.

Identify single high versus two high shells presnap because the H-Choice route sits down against zone and works away from man leverage, so knowing the shell tells you which way the route will break.

Hot route the backside receiver into a quick out or hitch against aggressive man corners if you expect a Cover 0 or Cover 1 blitz look.

Use this play on early downs like first or second and short to medium distance since the run fake carries more weight and linebackers are more willing to step up.

Pair this with Mtn Duo or HB Stretch earlier in a drive so the shuffle action mirrors those run plays and freezes second level defenders when you come back to this play-action shot.

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