RB Slip Screen

X’S & O’S: RUNNING BACK SLIP SCREEN was first published by AFCA Insider in conjunction with Just Play Sports Solutions. 

As with most screens, the Running Back Slip Screen first invites the pass rush. The T-back must be patient and use great footwork to “slip” through the rushers to the flat, catching the ball nearly on the play-side tackle’s original alignment. By this time, the center, play-side guard and back-side guard should have moved into proper position to secure their blocks.

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Assignments

Position	Assignments/Notes
QB	5 STEP DROP READING PLAYSIDE. DRIFT AND DUMP THE BALL TO TB STAYING ON THE MOVE.
X	BLOCK CORNER AS LONG AS HE IS NOT IN COVER 2 (RUN OFF IF PRESS MAN). IF COVER 2 EASIEST RELEASE TO NEAR SAFETY.
Y	DEEP MIDDLE 1/3 DEFENDER OR BACKSIDE 1/2 DEFENDER
H	SPEED OUT
Z	FADE
PST	DEEP ZONE SIDE SET AND CUT C-GAP DEFENDER
PSG	DEEP ZONE SIDE SET FOR 2 COUNT. GET DOWN THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE FULL SPEED LOOKING FOR THE FLAT DEFENDER. IF NO FLAT DEFENDER THEN LOOK UPFIELD FOR 1ST OFF COLOR JERSEY.
C	DEEP ZONE SIDE SET FOR 2 COUNT. GET DOWN THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE FULL SPEED LOOKING FOR THE CURL DEFENDER. IF NO CURL/DEFENDER THEN LOOK UPFIELD FOR 1ST OFF COLOR JERSEY.
T	STEP UP AND EYE YOUR PLAYSIDE #1. IF HE COMES GIVE A SHOT AND USHER OUTSIDE. STAY BEHIND THE LOS AND CATCH THE BALL AROUND THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF THE PST.
BSG	DEEP ZONE/MAN SIDE SET FOR 2 COUNT. GET DOWN THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE FULL SPPED LOOKING FOR THE PLAYSIDE HOOK DEFENDER
BST	BIG ON BIG. DON’T GET CUTE. PROTECT 5 STEP.