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HB Ace Power

Singleback·Doubles North·11

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Play diagram for HB Ace Power from Singleback Doubles North in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationSingleback

SetDoubles North

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Ace Power is a downhill gap run play out of Singleback Doubles North with 11 personnel. The diagram shows the halfback lining up offset behind the quarterback and taking a hard downhill path toward the play side guard gap, with the offensive line executing a power blocking scheme that pulls a backside blocker to lead through the hole. The TE and receivers hold their alignment as decoys rather than running routes, keeping the defense honest against the run action, so this is strictly a run play designed to move the pile with double team blocks at the point of attack and a puller securing the edge. The primary read progression is the pulling guard's kickout block first, then the play side double team, and finally the backside cutback lane if the frontside gets clogged.

Defensive Reads

Pre snap, count the box defenders and check safety depth. A single high safety with a stacked box signals run support that can beat this play at the mesh point. Watch linebacker depth and alignment. Linebackers crashing downhill too early can be handled by the power scheme's double team, but disciplined linebackers who stay square in their gaps will limit the cutback. User controlled defenders flowing hard to the play side gap should be respected. If the user commits early, look for the backside cutback lane once the puller seals the edge. This play struggles against interior run blitzes and stacked fronts with extra defenders in the A and B gaps since the double team can get overwhelmed before the puller arrives. It performs well against base 4-3 or 3-4 fronts with linebackers playing two gaps off, since the power blocking scheme can generate movement before second level defenders diagnose the run.

Usage Tips

Run this on early downs like first and ten or second and short when you want to establish tempo and set up play-action later in the drive.

Check the box count before the snap. If the defense has six or more in the box, consider audibling to a perimeter run or checking to a hot route pass instead of forcing the power.

Use the pulling guard as your visual cue. Stay patient behind the double team and let the puller identify the first threat off the edge before committing to the hole.

Pair this play with PA Rollout or PA Cross from the same set so the defense has to respect the run fake off identical formation and personnel, making linebackers hesitate on their run fits.

Against aggressive linebacker blitzes, this play can hit quickly since the double team clears the initial gap before second level defenders can fill, so do not hesitate on the trigger.