Tunnel Screen Left
Quick screen to a wingback stepping inside as linemen release to form a tunnel of blockers.
Concept: Interior linemen release outside to wall a lane while the wing catches behind the line of scrimmage.
Grows with your players
Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.
- 10UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
- 12UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action.
- 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Take the snap and throw the quick tunnel screen to the wingback stepping inside.
Fake a run or protect to sell the action.
Step inside behind the line and catch the tunnel screen, then follow the wall.
Block the alley or clear a defender.
Release outside to wall the tunnel lane.
Release outside to form the tunnel of blockers.
Release outside to wall the lane for the screen.
Release to help form the tunnel or protect.
Snap the ball, then release to wall or protect.
Protect the backside during the throw.
How to teach it
- 1Interior linemen release outside to wall a tunnel lane for the wing.
- 2The wing steps inside and catches behind the line, then follows the wall.
- 3QB gets the ball out quickly on the tunnel throw.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Linemen release the wrong direction — fix by teaching them to wall outside-in.
- !Wing catches too wide — fix by having him step inside behind the tunnel.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.