The Smoke Screen is a modified wide receiver quick screen. These types of screens can generate significant yardage, especially when they are set up to look like a run-of-the mill pass play. By bringing the H and the Y out to set blocks, it allows the Z to get into the pattern quickly without being impeded by a defensive back’s jam.
| Position | Assignments/Notes |
|---|---|
| QB | Catch and throw smoke |
| T | Swing to call side |
| X | Choice route |
| H | Arc to Block #2 |
| Y | Block MDM for smoke |
| Z | 1 Step then come back to the ball. Work to get outside don't run back into the trash |
| PST | Secure gap call side |
| PSG | Secure gap call side |
| C | Secure gap call side |
| BSG | Secure gap call side |
| BST | Secure gap call side |
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