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HB Slip Screen

Shotgun·Spread Y-Slot Wk·11

Screen Pass Hb Screen Pass Play

Play diagram for HB Slip Screen from Shotgun Spread Y-Slot Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetSpread Y-Slot Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Slip Screen out of Shotgun Spread Y-Slot Wk sends four receivers vertical to clear out the underneath zones while the offensive line initially shows pass protection before releasing to set up screen blocks in front of the running back. The HB slips out to the left after a mesh fake, sneaking behind the line as blockers get out ahead of him, making this a pure screen play designed to bait the defensive line and blitzers upfield. The primary read is the HB in the screen window, so the QB should look off the vertical routes momentarily before dumping it to the back once the blockers are set.

Defensive Reads

Watch for a linebacker or slot corner sitting flat and shallow instead of dropping deep, since that is the classic sign of a screen read defender ready to jump the throw. Identify blitz packages pre-snap by checking for stacked or crashing defensive linemen, as heavy rush tendencies play directly into the strength of this screen concept. Key the safeties post-snap, if they stay high and deep to respect the vertical routes it confirms the underneath area is soft and the screen has room to develop. Look for a spy or a delayed defender staying home in the backfield area, since that player can blow up the screen before the blockers get set. Man coverage on the outside receivers with tight press alignment signals the defense is not expecting a screen, giving the HB extra room once blockers clear a path.

Usage Tips

Call this against aggressive four man rush packages or delayed blitzes since the pass rush flowing upfield opens the screen lane for the HB.

Check pre-snap for man coverage with corners playing tight since the four vertical releases will occupy defenders and create natural space underneath.

Use this play on early downs like first and ten or second and short to keep defenses honest against a run heavy Mtn package attack.

Pair this with HB Screen and Double Screen earlier in a series to condition the defense to bite on screen action, then hit them with Four Verticals or PA Read when they start crashing hard.

Avoid calling this against zone blitz packages that drop a linebacker into the screen lane, since those defenders can sit right on top of the HB before blocks are set.