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Systems/Wing-T/Counter Criss-Cross Left
RunBest for: Trick / change-up10U+ · Core

Counter Criss-Cross Left

Wingback comes in motion opposite the flow and takes a reverse-style handoff.

Concept: Line blocks away from the counter as the wingback cuts back against the grain behind a pulling guard.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Add motion: 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

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 motion: 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.

Every position's job

QB

Take the snap, fake the flow one way, and hand to the wingback coming in motion the opposite way.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation
WB

Come in motion opposite the flow, take the reverse-style handoff, and cut back against the grain behind the pull.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle
HB

Fake the sweep with the flow to sell the misdirection.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track
FB

Fake a dive or fill to hold the linebackers.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff RB Footwork and Start LB Downhill Fill
Playside Guard

Block away from the counter (blocking the flow scheme).

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

Pull back toward the counter to lead through the hole.

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

Block back or scoop to seal the interior.

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

Down-block with the flow scheme to sell the direction.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block DB Tackle in Space
Backside Tackle

Hinge or cut off pursuit to the counter side.

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

Block down with the flow or seal the counter edge.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive TE Seal and Arc Block Hinge Back-Side Block
Split End

Stalk or crack-block to clear the counter alley.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space RB Vision and Cut

How to teach it

  • 1Line blocks away from the counter to sell flow; a guard pulls back to lead the wing.
  • 2Wingback times his motion to arrive as the QB reverses the ball to him.
  • 3Wing cuts back against the grain behind the pulling guard, not around.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Motion and mesh mistimed — rep the handoff exchange until the timing is clean.
  • !Wing bounces outside instead of cutting back — teach him to follow the pulling guard inside.
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