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Mtn HB Slip Screen

Shotgun·Ace Offset·12

Screen Pass Hb Screen Motion Pass Play

Play diagram for Mtn HB Slip Screen from Shotgun Ace Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetAce Offset

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

Mtn HB Slip Screen is an HB screen out of Shotgun Ace Offset with 12 personnel that uses pre-snap motion to shift the defense before the snap. At the snap, both TEs release vertically then break outside to clear space and set up perimeter blocks, while the offensive line sells pass protection before slipping out to escort the HB on a delayed screen to the flat. The primary read is the HB in the screen, but the deep TE breaking outside can act as a hot alert versus aggressive blitz pressure that eats up the screen's blocking numbers.

Defensive Reads

Watch for defenders keying immediately on the HB at the snap instead of respecting the initial pass drop, since disciplined screen defense sits and waits rather than crashing upfield. Identify any defensive linemen with screen recognition ratings or user players spying the backfield, as they can blow this play up before blockers get set. Check linebacker depth pre-snap: linebackers sitting shallow and reading the backfield are more likely to sniff out the screen than those aligned deep in coverage drops. Man coverage that follows the pre-snap motion man across the field often leaves light numbers on the perimeter, making this screen highly effective. Zone shells with underneath defenders staying disciplined in their landmarks rather than chasing the TEs' vertical releases will have defenders in better position to rally to the screen.

Usage Tips

Use the pre-snap motion to identify man versus zone: if the defender follows the motion man across the formation, you are getting man coverage and the slip screen has a numbers advantage on the perimeter once blockers get out in front. Bait aggressive user blitzers by holding the ball an extra beat after the snap so the linemen can fully release into their blocking angles before the HB catches the screen. This play works best on early downs or in obvious run situations where linebackers are sitting on run fits and flowing hard toward the line of scrimmage. Pair this with Inside Zone or HB Punch earlier in a series so linebackers key run fast, then dial up Mtn HB Slip Screen to punish overpursuit. Avoid calling this against disciplined zone defenses that spy the backfield or against defenses showing delayed blitz packages that stay home on screens.