HB Stretch

Watch for fast flowing linebackers who overpursue to the play side, this opens the backside cutback lane that is the core of the stretch concept. Bring a spy or user the middle linebacker if the CPU or opponent likes to crash the edge with a defensive end, since a disciplined backside end can blow this play up if he stays home. Gap exchange stunts and edge contain defenders who sit and read will slow this play down, look to bounce outside only if the read progression confirms the alley is open. Heavy box counts with eight or nine defenders in the box signal a run blitz, in that case check to a quick pass like Y Stick or use pre-snap motion to get a numbers advantage. User controlled safeties flying downhill too early on the snap can be exploited with the cutback, but if the safety stays disciplined and reads through the line, the cutback lane disappears and you should bang it outside instead.