Editing Screen pass (section)

==Use==
A screen pass can be effective, but it can also be risky as it is rather easy for a defensive player, even a lineman, to [[interception|intercept]] the pass if a defender gets between the quarterback and the intended receiver—something that only happens if the offensive line misses a block, the quarterback takes too long to throw or the defense [[blitz (gridiron football)|overwhelms the offensive line]].  If the pass is intercepted, there are often few offensive players in front of the intercepting player, thus making it much easier for the intercepting team to earn a large return or to score a [[touchdown]].

The frequent use of the screen pass is a distinguishing feature of the [[West Coast offense]].