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PA Power O out of Singleback Wing 12 personnel sells the Power O run action hard before releasing into a play-action passing concept, making it a strong man and zone beater when the run fake holds linebackers and safeties. The fullback or extra TE fakes the kick out block while the offensive line pulls, and the primary read progression starts with the deep shot off the play fake, works down to the intermediate crosser or dig working behind the run flow, and checks down to the flat route or leaking back for a safety valve. This is a play-action pass play designed to punish defenses that key run heavy on early downs or overcommit to stopping HB Power O and 26 Duo out of the same formation.
Defensive Reads
Presnap, identify single high safety shells like Cover 1 or Cover 3 since the run fake is most effective at holding linebackers and the deep safety in those shells Watch linebacker depth at the snap: if they step up hard into the run fake, the intermediate crosser and dig will have wide open throwing lanes behind them Beware Cover 2 or Cover 4 shells with two deep safeties who do not need to respect the run fake as much, since they can sit on the deep shot and take away the top of the route concept Key the play side outside linebacker or slot defender for man versus zone leverage: if he opens his hips to run with a receiver in man coverage, target the backside hot route instead Watch for a delayed blitz or user rush off the edge since the play fake can hold your offensive line long enough to get beat if the pass protection does not account for extra rushers
Usage Tips
Run this on early downs, ideally first or second and short to medium, so the run fake actually threatens the defense and linebackers bite on the play action
Pair this with HB Power O and 26 Duo from the same Wing set so the defense cannot key run versus pass presnap based on personnel or formation
Check the middle of the field presnap: if you see a single high safety cheating up into the box, that is your green light for the deep shot since run support is prioritized over the post snap coverage rotation
Hot route the backside receiver into a quick out or slant if you see man coverage with no safety help over the top, giving you a fast throw versus blitz looks
Use shot plays like this sparingly in a drive to keep opponents honest on your run calls, then come back to it once you have established Power O and Duo as real threats
