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SpecialBest for: Trick / change-up14U+ · Advanced

Counter Criss-Cross

Both wingbacks cross with the ball ending up going against the initial power flow.

Concept: Line sells power one way while pullers lead the crossing wing back to the weak side.

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14U — Introduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill. Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole. Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Every position's job

QB

Take the snap, start the power flow, then hand to the crossing wingback going against the flow.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation Broad Jump Ladder
FB

Sell the power flow one way to hold the defense.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation Broad Jump Ladder
Playside Wingback

Fake taking the ball to sell the initial direction.

Backside Wingback

Cross and take the handoff, running back to the weak side.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff Scoop / Cutoff Block
Playside Guard

Pull and lead the crossing wing back to the weak side.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle
Backside Guard

Pull and lead through the crossing lane.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Scoop / Cutoff Block
Playside End

Show power flow, then wall off for the criss-cross direction.

Coach it with
Broad Jump Ladder
Playside Tackle

Show power flow to sell the initial direction.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Heads Up Form Tackle Progression Angle Tackle Drill
Center

Snap the ball, then block back and cut off pursuit.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block LB Read Keys and Shuffle
Backside Tackle

Wall off the backside pursuit as the ball changes direction.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Angle Tackle Drill Scoop / Cutoff Block

How to teach it

  • 1Line sells power one way while pullers lead the crossing wing back weak.
  • 2Both wings cross tight so the ball is hidden on the exchange.
  • 3Sell the power flow fully before the criss-cross hits.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Exchange is fumbled on the cross — fix by drilling the mesh at game speed.
  • !Pursuit chases the crossing wing — fix by walling off the backside firmly.
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