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Jailbreak Screen Left

Receiver catches a screen with the whole line releasing to block downfield.

Concept: All five linemen release to the perimeter to lead-block for the receiver.

Age version
TGCGTWRSSWRQBRB
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Add the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole. Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Grows with your players

Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.

  1. 12UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
  2. 14UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole. Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Sell a drop, then throw the screen to the receiver behind the releasing line.

Coach it with
QB Stance and Footwork QB Throwing Mechanics Bootleg Footwork and Throw
RB

Fake or block a rusher to sell the pass.

Coach it with
RB Blitz Pickup WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Playside Guard

Release to the perimeter to lead-block for the receiver.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Screen Release & Block WR Route Running Stems
Backside Guard

Release to the perimeter to lead-block.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Scoop / Cutoff Block Screen Release & Block
Center

Release to the perimeter to lead-block.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Screen Release & Block WR Route Running Stems
Playside Tackle

Release to the perimeter to lead-block.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Screen Release & Block WR Route Running Stems
Backside Tackle

Release to the perimeter to lead-block.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Scoop / Cutoff Block Screen Release & Block
TE

Release with the line or wall a defender.

Coach it with
WR Route Running Stems WR Release Off the Line TE Seal and Arc Block
Playside WR

Catch the screen and follow the wall of linemen.

Coach it with
WR Hands and Catching Contested Catch & High-Point Sideline Toe-Tap
Slot

Block the near defender or lead.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space TE Seal and Arc Block
Backside WR

Clear out or cut off coverage.

Coach it with
Team Skelly Pass Period LB Coverage Drop DB Backpedal Technique

How to teach it

  • 1All five linemen release to the perimeter to lead-block for the receiver.
  • 2QB sells the pass a beat before flipping the screen.
  • 3Receiver catches and follows the wall of linemen.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Linemen release too early and tip the screen — hold one count first.
  • !Receiver outruns his blockers — teach him to stay tucked behind the wall.
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