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Off Tackle out of Singleback Wing Slot 12 personnel is a downhill gap run designed to hit off the tight end edge. The diagram shows two vertical release routes from the outside receivers occupying the deep defenders while the seven-man box crashes down with the fullback and tight ends sealing the point of attack. The HB takes a lead step and cuts toward the edge, so the primary read is the playside tackle and tight end double team, working to the alley if the edge is sealed or bending it back inside if the defensive end squeezes hard.
Defensive Reads
Watch linebacker depth pre-snap since stacked backers signal a run blitz designed to beat this exact gap scheme. Identify the strong safety alignment because a walked down safety in the box usually means Cover 3 or Cover 1 run support on the edge. Post-snap, key the playside defensive end and outside linebacker to see if they are boxing the edge or crashing hard down the line. User the weakside linebacker to prevent cutback lanes since this play is vulnerable to backside pursuit. This concept struggles against odd front fronts with a five technique holding the edge, so look for that alignment to shut it down.
Usage Tips
Run this early on first and second down to establish tempo before mixing in play action off the same look. Check the box count pre-snap and audible away if you see eight in the box or a heavy blitz alignment. Use the flick or spot user hot route on the split end if you need a quick outlet against aggressive corner blitzes. Pair this with PA Boot TE Leak or Jet PA Boot Y Leak later in the sequence since both use similar tight end and fullback action to freeze linebackers. Stick to the playside cut key and avoid bouncing outside too early against fast flow defenses.
