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

Halfback Screen Left

Halfback slips out after a fake and catches a screen behind the linemen.

Concept: Guard and tackle let rushers through then release to lead-block for the back.

Age version
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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

Drop back to sell the pass, then throw the screen to the halfback slipping out left.

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

Fake a block or route, then slip out to the left flat and catch behind the linemen.

Coach it with
WR Hands and Catching Team Skelly Pass Period RB Blitz Pickup
FB

Block the near rusher to sell protection.

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

Let the rusher through, 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 to sell protection, then help or release late.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block Screen Release & Block WR Route Running Stems
Center

Set protection, then release to the screen convoy.

Coach it with
Screen Release & Block WR Route Running Stems WR Release Off the Line
Playside Tackle

Let the rusher through, then release to lead-block for the back.

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

Set to sell the drop and protect the backside.

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

Block briefly, then release or wall a defender.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block WR Route Running Stems WR Stalk Block
Split End

Clear out vertically to pull coverage deep.

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

Run off the corner to widen the coverage.

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

How to teach it

  • 1Guard and tackle intentionally let rushers through, then release to lead-block.
  • 2QB retreats to draw the rush before dumping the screen to the back.
  • 3Halfback delays, slips out, and catches on the move behind the convoy.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Linemen block the rushers instead of releasing — teach them to invite and then leak out.
  • !Back leaks too early and tips the screen — teach a patient delay before slipping out.
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