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The Mountain Hawk Wide Receiver Screen Game
The Mountain Hawk Wide Receiver Screen Game
Dave Cecchini
Offensive
Coordinator/
Wide Receivers
Coach
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pa.
Pete Lembo
Assistant
Head Coach/
Offensive Line
Coach
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The Z Slip Screen
The slip screen to the Z (outside) receiver is an excellent compliment to dropback
pass. It can be used out of a variety of formations, with the quarterback under center
or in the shotgun. In this scheme, the interior linemen will count the linebackers
starting from the strong side. We try not to
over-coach the Z receiver as to what to do
after the catch, other than stressing to get
downfield as quickly as possible
Z Slip Screen Assignments and
Techniques
Tailback: (Quick side runningback) Run
swing route and block the corner.
Fullback: (Strongside runningback)
Release and block defender over the slot
wide receiver.
Quick Tackle: Pass set, inviting the
defensive end up the field, then seal him off
from falling back into the play.
Quick Guard: Pass set for a two count,
then release to the third linebacker. If third
linebacker blitzes, let him go and find the
next most dangerous defender downfield.
Center: Pass set for a two count, then
release to the second linebacker. If second
linebacker blitzes, let him go and find the
next most dangerous defender downfield.
Strong Guard: Pass set for a two
count, then release downfield for the first
linebacker. If the first linebacker blitzes or is
engaged with the tight end or fullback, run
the alley for the safety.
Strong Tackle: Pass set, invite the
defensive end up the field and cut him!
Tight End:Release and block defender
over the slot wide receiver.
Quarterback: After receiving the snap,
pump fake the screen away from the Z,
then six turn and deliver the slip screen by
leading the Z downfield with your throw.
Slot: Release downfield to block corner.
Stay flat on angle, especially vs. a hard or
pressed corner. Stalk or cut if appropriate.
X: If a single wide receiver, get downfield and block deep half or third safety.
With a slot wide receiver inside you, fake
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