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Screen/QuickBest for: Quick game / vs blitz12U+ · Advanced

Slip Screen to RB

Running back slips into the flat and catches a screen behind pulling linemen.

Concept: Two linemen release after a brief set to lead-block for the back in space.

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 slip screen to the back behind the pulling linemen.

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

Set briefly, then slip into the flat and catch behind the linemen.

Coach it with
WR Hands and Catching DB Ball Skills and Hands Kick Return & Fair Catch
Playside Guard

Set briefly, then release to lead-block for the back.

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

Set briefly, then release to lead-block for the back.

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

Set protection to sell the drop.

Coach it with
QB Stance and Footwork Zone Drop & Pattern Read RB Blitz Pickup
Playside Tackle

Set protection to sell the drop.

Coach it with
QB Stance and Footwork DB Tackle in Space Heads Up Form Tackle Progression
Backside Tackle

Set protection to sell the drop.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block QB Stance and Footwork DB Tackle in Space
TE

Block or release to help the screen.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Screen Release & Block Screen Setup & Block in Space
Playside WR

Clear out vertically.

Slot

Run off to pull coverage.

Coach it with
Team Skelly Pass Period Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle
Backside WR

Clear out vertically.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block

How to teach it

  • 1Two linemen set briefly, then release to lead-block for the back.
  • 2QB retreats to draw the rush before dumping to the back.
  • 3Back delays, slips out, and catches on the move behind the convoy.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Back leaks too early and tips the screen — teach a patient delay.
  • !Releasing linemen are late — time the brief set before releasing.
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