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RunBest for: Base down10U+ · Core

XX Counter

Backs show power flow one way and the wingback counters back the opposite direction off-tackle.

Concept: Backside guard and tackle pull to kick out and wrap up through the counter hole as the line shows power.

Age version
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14U — Add the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. 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

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. 10UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 12UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 14UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

FB

Show power flow one way to hold the defense.

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

Take the snap, fake power one way, then hand to the wingback countering back off-tackle.

Coach it with
RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start DB Tackle in Space
Playside Wingback

Take the counter handoff and hit the off-tackle hole the opposite way.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start
Backside Wingback

Sell the power flow, then seal or fill.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Hinge Back-Side Block
Backside Guard

Pull and kick out the end man on the counter side.

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

Pull and wrap up through the counter hole to the linebacker.

Coach it with
Heads Up Form Tackle Progression Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle
Playside End

Down-block the first inside defender to seal the counter lane.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Playside Tackle

Down-block inside to open the counter hole.

Coach it with
RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start WR Stalk Block
Playside Guard

Show power flow, then block back for the counter.

Coach it with
RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start WR Stalk 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

How to teach it

  • 1Backs show power flow one way before the wingback counters back.
  • 2Backside guard kicks out and the backside tackle wraps through the hole.
  • 3Line shows power to pull the linebackers before the counter hits.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Pullers collide — fix by having the guard kick first, tackle wrap behind.
  • !Wingback beats the pullers to the hole — fix by teaching patience.
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