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HB Slip Screen

Shotgun·Split Slot Open·20
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Play diagram for HB Slip Screen from Shotgun Split Slot Open in Madden 27

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Breakdown

HB Slip Screen out of Shotgun Split Slot Open shows three receivers pushing vertical stems into the defense to hold linebackers and second level defenders deep while the offensive line sets up a screen wall for the running back leaking out of the backfield. The lone receiver to the boundary runs an out breaking route to occupy the corner on that side, while the inside receivers clear out with a corner and a seam or go route to pull safeties and linebackers away from the throwing lane. This is a screen play designed to bait aggressive pass rushes and blitzes, with the primary read being the HB in the flat behind the developing wall as soon as the QB feels pressure or sees defenders flow upfield.

Defensive Reads

Key the defensive tackles and ends immediately after the snap, if they read screen and sit instead of rushing this play will get blown up at the line Watch for user controlled defensive linemen dropping into the screen lane, this is the number one counter to HB Slip Screen in competitive play Check linebacker depth and blitz packages pre snap, if the defense shows a delayed blitz or spy the screen loses its blocking numbers advantage Man coverage with press corners and no underneath help is where this screen thrives since defenders are turned around running with the vertical routes Zone defenses with disciplined linebackers who sit in short zones and read the quarterback's eyes will diagnose and destroy this screen before it develops

Usage Tips

Call this against defenses showing pressure pre snap such as overload blitzes or man press looks since the vertical routes will occupy defenders and open the screen lane

Watch linebacker depth before the snap, if they are stacked close to the line this screen has a much higher chance of hitting big because they will flow hard upfield

Use the vertical routes as window dressing, do not force those throws unless the defense drops into a soft zone shell that eliminates the screen passing lane

Pair this play with Mtn HB Slip Screen or Mtn HB Mid Screen in your play calling sequence to keep defenses guessing between different screen timing and blocking angles

Best used on early downs or after establishing inside run plays like HB Off Tackle or Inside Zone Split so linebackers key run action and crash the box

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