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HB Slip Screen

Shotgun·Doubles Y-Flex·11

Screen Pass Hb Screen Pass Play

Play diagram for HB Slip Screen from Shotgun Doubles Y-Flex in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetDoubles Y-Flex

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Slip Screen out of Shotgun Doubles Y-Flex sends both outside receivers vertical on the left with a corner and comeback combo while the right side runs a deep dig into a vertical clear route to pull coverage away from the backfield. Up front the offensive line shows a slide protection look before releasing to set up screen blocks, letting the HB slip out of the backfield on the delayed wheel-style release for the screen pass. This is a classic screen play designed to bait aggressive pass rushers and blitzes, with the primary read being the HB in the flat, checking down immediately once the underneath blockers get in front.

Defensive Reads

This play beats man coverage and overaggressive blitz packages because rushers run themselves out of the play chasing the quarterback. Watch for defensive ends or outside linebackers with screen recognition, they can sit and read the backfield instead of rushing upfield. Zone defenses with disciplined linebacker drops can be a problem if a defender spies the HB out of the backfield rather than dropping to a zone landmark. Pre-snap, look at the defensive line alignment, a wide four man rush or overload blitz is a green light for the screen. Post-snap, if a user controlled linebacker stays home and reads the QB’s eyes instead of biting on the play fake, this concept can get blown up for a loss.

Usage Tips

Call this play when you see pre-snap blitz indicators like linebackers creeping to the line or a defender showing edge pressure off the slot.

Let the defensive line get up the field before delivering the screen pass, patience is key so do not rush the throw before blockers are set.

Use the vertical routes on both sides as window dressing, they hold safeties and corners deep so do not force those throws unless the screen is clearly covered.

Pair this play with HB Draw and Inside Zone from the same set to keep defenses honest against aggressive run blitzes that also destroy screens.

Best used on early downs or in obvious passing situations against defenses that bring extra rushers, since the delayed blocking scheme needs time to develop.