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.
| 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. |
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