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PA Ctr Waggle

Singleback·Y Trips·11
Play ActionPass PlayBlock and ReleaseCornerDeep CrossCrosserStreak
Play diagram for PA Ctr Waggle from Singleback Y Trips in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationSingleback

In 3 playbooks

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Receiver routes

Depth-chart slots are shown as they line up in the base package for this set.

See this play with a team's players
PlayerSideRoute
HB1MiddlePass Block
WR3RightDeep Corner
WR1LeftDeep Cross
WR2RightStreak
TE1RightBlock and Release Flat

Read progression

  1. WR2 right, Streak
  2. TE1 right, Block and Release Flat
  3. WR3 right, Deep Corner or WR1 left, Deep Cross

Breakdown

PA Ctr Waggle fakes the center run action then rolls the quarterback out to the strong side on a play-action waggle, giving three distinct route levels to attack a defense that bites on the run fake. The trips side runs a deep out breaking route from the outside receiver and a corner or seam route from the slot that stretches the field vertically, while the inline receiver off the line runs a shallow drag underneath that crosses the formation and settles as a check down in the flat. This is a play-action man beater built to punish linebackers who step up on the run fake, with the primary read progressing from the deep out breaking receiver on the boundary, down to the vertical route in the middle of the field, and finally to the underneath drag as the checkdown if the pocket collapses or the deep routes are covered.

Defensive Reads

Watch for linebackers crashing down hard on the run fake, since that opens the underneath drag and the flat immediately after the snap. Identify single high safety shells before the snap, since Cover 1 and Cover 3 looks are more vulnerable to the deep out and vertical seam combination on the trips side. Read the flow of the defensive line and edge defenders, since a disciplined edge that stays home on the play-action can force the quarterback to throw off platform or check down early. Look for user controlled defenders sitting in the shallow drag lane, since a smart user will jump the crossing route and bait a turnover. Beware of Cover 4 or two high shells with disciplined linebackers, since they can sink into the deep out and corner routes while still covering the flat, taking away every level of the progression.

Usage Tips

Sell the run fake by holding the ball at the mesh point before rolling out, since defenders who key the run action too fast leave the flat and out routes wide open.

Use this on early downs like first and second and short to medium distance, where defenses are more likely to respect the run and bite on the PA action.

Check the play call sheet before the snap for single high safety looks, since PA Ctr Waggle punishes Cover 1 and Cover 3 defenses that rely on linebackers filling run gaps.

Hot route the underneath drag into a flat route if you see man coverage on the trips side to create natural spacing against man beaters.

Pair this with HB Counter or HB Power O earlier in a series so the defense over commits to run fits, making the waggle roll out even more effective later in the drive.

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