Screen/QuickBest for: Quick game / vs blitz10U+ · Core
Now/Quick Screen
Outside receiver catches an immediate throw behind a receiver's block.
Concept: The inside receiver blocks the nearest defender while the ball comes out instantly.
Age version
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Master it: 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.
- 10UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
- 12UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action.
- 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
QB
Catch and throw the now screen instantly to the outside receiver.
Playside Tackle
Set quick protection on the edge.
Backside Tackle
Set quick protection backside.
Playside WR
Catch the immediate now throw and follow the block upfield.
Coach it with
Slot
Block the nearest defender to spring the receiver.
Backside WR
Clear out or cut off coverage.
How to teach it
- 1Inside receiver blocks the nearest defender while the ball comes out instantly.
- 2QB delivers on the catch — no drop, immediate release.
- 3Outside receiver catches and reads the block to cut upfield.
Common mistakes to fix
- !QB holds the ball — the now throw must be instant.
- !Slot blocks the wrong defender — teach him to wall the nearest threat.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.