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Fullback Counter Left

Backs flow strong on sweep action while the fullback cuts back weak off a pulling guard.

Concept: Backside guard pulls to kick out the end and the tackle down-blocks to open the counter lane.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — 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 the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides.
  4. 12UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
  5. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

FB

Show sweep flow with the backs, then cut back weak off the pulling guard's block.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track RB Blitz Pickup
TB

Flow strong on the sweep action to hold the defense's flow.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track Field Goal / PAT Operation
WB

Sell the sweep flow strong to pull the defense that way.

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

Block the backside or seal pursuit.

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

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

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

Down-block to open the counter lane.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start
Playside Guard

Show sweep flow, then block back for the counter.

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

Show sweep flow to sell the strong direction.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track DB Tackle in Space
Center

Snap the ball, then block back and seal the counter gap.

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

Show sweep flow to sell the initial direction.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track

How to teach it

  • 1Backs flow strong to pull the defense before the fullback cuts back weak.
  • 2Backside guard pulls to kick out and the tackle down-blocks to open the lane.
  • 3Fullback delays his cutback until the defense has committed.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Fullback cuts back too soon — fix by teaching him to sell the flow first.
  • !Pulling guard misses the kickout — fix by aiming him at the end man's inside shoulder.
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