Air Raid Tunnel screen
Air Raid Tunnel Screen is the system's true perimeter run replacement. Out of Ace 2x2, the slot receiver (H) retraces inside behind the line of scrimmage while the left tackle kicks out the apex overhang (W) and the left guard leads up on the safety (FS).
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The call
| Position | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| H | 2 hard steps upfield to sell vertical route, then plant outside foot and retrace inside along the line of scrimmage into the tunnel behind the line. Catch and accelerate up the numbers. |
| X | fast takeoff stem to back off the cornerback (C), then break down and stalk-block to seal the sideline. |
| LT | pass set for 1 count to invite the rush upfield, then release flat into the alley to kick out the apex overhang (W) and seal the outside wall. |
| LG | pass set for 1 count, then release through the tunnel to wrap around LT's kick-out block and seal the alley safety (FS). |
| C | pass set and anchor interior A-gap rush. |
| RG | pass set and seal interior defensive tackle. |
| RT | 3-step pass set on backside defensive end. |
| QB | 3-step drop, plant back foot, and deliver a firm chest pass to H retracing inside the tunnel. |
| F | swing route away to the right to hold the backside linebacker and safety. |
| Y | vertical clear-out route down the right seam. |
| Z | vertical clear-out route down the right sideline. |
Run it with
- Four verticalsFour Verticals backs off the secondary, opening the tunnel underneath for lead blockers.