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HB Slip Screen

Shotgun·Trio Y-Flex·11

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

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetTrio Y-Flex

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

HB Slip Screen out of Shotgun Trio Y-Flex is a designed screen that gets the ball to the running back quickly while the offensive line releases to set up blockers in space. The diagram shows the two outside receivers on vertical stems that break into deep comeback style routes to clear out and occupy corners and safeties, while the tight end and slot both run vertical clears to hold linebackers deep. The HB slides to the flat behind a wall of linemen releasing downfield, and the primary read is the running back out of the backfield first, with the QB looking to get the ball out fast before checking any secondary options if the screen is sniffed out.

Defensive Reads

Watch for defensive tackles and ends that consistently crash hard upfield, since that aggression is exactly what this screen is designed to punish. If the user controls a linebacker and immediately sits in a shallow zone or spies the backfield, this play has almost no room to develop and should be avoided. Man coverage with blitz packages is the ideal shell to beat here because it pulls defenders away from the screen area and traffic. Zone coverage with disciplined linebackers who read the quarterback's eyes and stay home in the flat is the counter that kills this play. Pre-snap, check corner depth and safety rotation, if the defense shows two deep safeties with soft corners it usually means underneath defenders will be aggressive, which favors the screen.

Usage Tips

Call this against aggressive four man and five man pressure looks since the rushers running upfield create natural running lanes for the screen blockers. Check the defensive line pre-snap for wide nine techniques or edge blitzers, since overpursuit off the snap is what makes this play explosive. Use hot routes sparingly here, but if you see a spy or a defender sitting flat footed near the box, consider clicking the fullback or nearest blocker to adjust their landmark. Pair this with HB Mtn Slot Wheel or Mtn Slot In earlier in a drive so the defense respects the deep shots off similar formation motion, then dial up the screen when they start jumping routes. Best used on early downs or after a big pass play when the defense is playing back on their heels and rushing upfield in disgust.