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Fullback Counter Trap

Sweep flow one way is countered by the fullback hitting a backside trap up the middle.

Concept: Backside guard pulls to trap the first inside defender as the fullback cuts against the flow.

Age version
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12U — Master it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

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.

  1. 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 8UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 10UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
  4. 12UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

FB

Cut against the sweep flow and hit the backside trap up the middle.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track Pull and Kick Technique
QB

Take the snap, show sweep flow one way, then hand to the fullback countering back.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start
Playside Wingback

Sell the sweep flow to pull the defense that way.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track Pull and Kick Technique
Backside Wingback

Sell the sweep flow, then seal or fill.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track Down Block Angle Drive
Backside Guard

Pull and trap the first inside defender against the flow.

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

Snap the ball, then block back on the backside gap.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Playside Guard

Show sweep flow, then block down for the counter trap.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle
Playside Tackle

Show sweep flow, then down-block the first inside defender.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track WR Stalk Block
Playside End

Show sweep flow to sell the initial direction.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track
Backside Tackle

Hinge and cut off backside pursuit.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Angle Tackle Drill Pass Set Kick-Slide

How to teach it

  • 1Sweep flow one way holds the defense before the fullback traps back inside.
  • 2Backside guard pulls to trap the first inside defender against the flow.
  • 3Fullback cuts against the flow downhill off the trap block.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Fullback cuts back too soon — fix by having him sell the sweep flow first.
  • !Trap guard traps the wrong man — fix by counting the first inside defender.
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