For this Madden Tips breakdown we look at How To Defend Halfback Stretch Run Play. In the breakdown down below, we show an example of a defense out of the 3-4 Under that does a great job at the defending the halfback stretch. If our opponent calls a passing play, we still can defend against it.
The defense used for the How To Defend Halfback Stretch Run Play is the 3-4 Under – Quarters.
The first thing we need to do is hit the RB/R1 button and press down on the right stick to select Run Up Middle.
To set up the defense, we need first to hot route the Right End into a flat. We also want to move the right outside linebacker out wider, plus we need to hot route him into QB Spy.
The reason that we want to move the right outside linebacker further out wide is to be in position. If our opponent were to flip the run play to the left, the right outside linebacker would be in position.
The defenders shown in the image above will make a play on the halfback as he tries to get to the outside.
For this example, it’s going to be the right inside linebacker that makes the tackle on the halfback.
In the image above, there are three defenders that are not blocked and that are in pursuit of the halfback.
The right inside linebacker has the best chance of getting to the halfback. Thus, he can shoot through the correct gap to make the tackle.
The right inside linebacker makes the tackle on the halfback for loss.
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