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HB Slip Screen

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

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetWing Slot Wk

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

HB Slip Screen out of Shotgun Wing Slot Wk is a designed screen pass built to punish aggressive pass rushes and blitz packages. The offensive line and the X receiver at the bottom fake pass protection before slipping out to lead block, while the two outside receivers run vertical routes up the numbers to occupy deep coverage and clear space underneath. The RB releases to the flat area behind the line, catching the screen with blockers stacked in front of him, making the HB the clear primary read as soon as the ball is snapped.

Defensive Reads

Key on the defensive ends and outside linebackers pre-snap, since aggressive edge rushers who crash hard up field are the exact defenders this screen is designed to exploit. Check for Cover 1 or Cover 3 man match shells with deep safeties, as the two vertical routes on the outside are meant to hold defenders deep and remove them from the screen lane. Watch user linebackers at the snap, since a smart user player who sits and reads the backfield instead of rushing can jump the screen for a big loss. If the defense shows a delayed blitz or zone blitz with a spy staying underneath, avoid this play since the spy defender can sit on the HB release and blow it up. Look for cornerbacks pressed on the outside receivers, because if they squeeze the vertical routes hard, it signals man coverage that leaves the flat open for the screen to develop.

Usage Tips

Call this on early downs or third and short when the defense shows blitz pressure looks pre-snap since the screen punishes overpursuing defensive ends and blitzing linebackers.

Watch for man coverage or Cover 0 shells before the snap, since defenders running with the vertical routes on the outside create natural running lanes for the HB in the flat.

Hold the ball for a one count after the snap to let your offensive line and TE get out in front as blockers before releasing the screen to the HB.

Sequence this play after calling RPO Read Bubble or RPO Peek Slant from the same set so the defense respects quick game and bites on run fits, opening up the slip screen as a change of pace.

Avoid throwing this into a zone blitz look with contain defenders sitting flat, since spy defenders and edge rushers who stay home can blow up the screen before blockers get set.