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HB Slip Screen

Shotgun·Doubles HB Wk·11

Screen Pass Hb Screen Pass Play

Play diagram for HB Slip Screen from Shotgun Doubles HB Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetDoubles HB Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Slip Screen out of Shotgun Doubles HB Wk sends four receivers vertical to clear the underneath area while the HB slips out to the weak side behind a screen of releasing linemen. The X receiver on the boundary runs a deep drag/comeback across the formation as a decoy to pull defenders away from the screen, and the offensive line shows pass pro before working out to lead block for the HB. This is a screen play designed to beat aggressive man pressure and blitz-heavy zone looks, with the primary read being an immediate check to the HB in the backfield if the defense brings extra rushers, and a fallback progression to the vertical routes if the screen is sniffed out.

Defensive Reads

Watch for defenders spying the backfield or a linebacker sitting flat instead of dropping, that is a sign the user has identified the screen and will blow it up. Cover 0 and man blitz packages are the most vulnerable to this concept since rushers are working straight upfield and away from the screen's blocking angles. Zone defenses with disciplined linebacker drops can be difficult, if the backers stay square and read the QB's eyes they can undercut the screen lane before blockers get set. Keep an eye on slot corners or nickel defenders who might peel off their vertical assignment to jump the screen, a discipled defender there can blow up the play for a loss. If the defense shows a hard edge blitz off the weak side, that rusher can beat the screen to the flat before the offensive line gets outside to block.

Usage Tips

Call this play when you see linebackers creeping up pre-snap or the defense showing Cover 0 or a heavy blitz look, since the screen thrives against aggressive pass rush.

Use the four vertical routes as a pre-snap deterrent, if the defense backs off into a soft zone shell you can pump fake and let those verticals develop instead of forcing the screen.

Snap the ball quickly once you diagnose blitz to get the HB into space before defenders can read and react, patience after the catch is key so let the blockers set up in front of you.

Pair this play with Four Verticals or PA Posts earlier in a series to condition the defense into expecting a vertical shot, then dial up HB Slip Screen to punish overpursuit.

Best used on early downs or in obvious pass rush situations like third and long, since the delayed development can be risky against a well timed blitz that isn't fooled.