It is crucial that the entire line stops/slows the initial pass rush. They will not release for any second level defenders on this screen. The backside guard and tackle will always be fanning in their normal pass blocking responsibilities and responsible for their outside gap. This would then in turn lead to the playside guard having the #4 second level defender to the field, and the center checking #4 before attacking the #5 second level defender. If we are running the slow tailback screen to the field, the playside offensive tackle will have #3 second level defender instead (see Figure 2). This communication is paramount so each playside linemen knows which defender they are accountable for. If there is no #4 second level defender then the center would pick up the most dangerous man.Įach of the linemen would verbalize the jersey number of that defender to the rest of the unit. The center would then check #3 late and get #4. This will be verbalized down the line to the playside guard who will have the #3 defender. If the playside offensive tackle is lined up to the boundary, he will have the #2 defender (See Figure 1 Color Coded). This is advantageous for us and will more than likely allow the play to be even more successful! If a second or third-level defender walks up on the line, we do not count them and this should excite us! We determine the count by only counting second-level defenders. The screen is what adds the extra “counting” into the play. The line will give our normal communication of who is fanning and who is man on man, with some counting additions. The whole line will utilize our normal communication for our base pass slides. I want players to know the answers to these questions prior to teaching offensive linemen what their job is. This is important for players to understand….we want defensive players to climb through the pocket vertically. We are disguising and making it look like a deep five-step drop pass.
Why would we call this play? What makes it successful for our team? Where is the ball going and the aiming point for the ball carrier? What is my job?Įxplaining the WHY behind plays, technique, skills, schemes can make all the difference in players believing in a play to make it even more successful.įor this tailback slip screen the aiming point for the tailback is the outside foot of the playside offensive tackle. Next, I move to teach players the intent behind the play. Where do I want my players to end on that play with their hips, their feet, their hands, etc.? When teaching my offensive linemen a new play, I find it extremely valuable to start with the finish. The Slow Screen or sometimes called the Slip Screen is a deadly play call that takes advantage of over-aggressive defensive linemen.
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